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Wax AlternativesTraditionally,
some corrugated containers have been treated with wax coatings to
provide moisture and vapor protection for safely transporting products
requiring it (such as broccoli, usually packed in ice). Wax coatings
cannot be recycled because they do not dissolve in water, so they create
problems in the repulping process. The industry has worked diligently
to develop recyclable alternatives, many of which are now becoming
commercially available.
The corrugated industry developed a new
recyclability standard that allows these alternatives to be tested,
proven and certified recyclable if they pass the required protocol.
Certified materials should be marked with one of these symbols:
or  When you see either of these symbols, you know that the
container bearing it can be successfully recycled.
More information:Wax Alternatives Facts Sheet 2008 Wax Alternatives Survey Testing Labs Testing Data Retailers Promotion
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