The claim problem
"Eco-friendly," "green," and "compostable" get attached to boxes loosely. For a buyer, the useful question is not whether a word appears, but what happens to the box after use. We avoid vague claims and describe what the material actually does—and what we can verify.
Compostable: home vs industrial
| Type | Breaks down where | Reality for buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Home compostable | Backyard pile | Rare for coated boxes; needs cert + facility |
| Industrial compostable | Commercial facility | Only if local facility exists—often not curbside |
A "compostable" box is only compostable if the right facility exists near the end user. Without it, the box lands in landfill like any other.
Recyclable: the mono-material rule
A box is reliably recyclable when it is a single fiber type with minimal mixed laminate. Our kraft and paperboard boxes follow that rule—see what recyclable packaging actually requires. For material-safety facts we keep a separate PFAS guide.
What we can verify
- ISO 9001-certified Guangzhou workshop running printing, lamination, die-cutting, and assembly—ask for the certificate copy.
- FSC-certified paper sourced from FSC-certified mills on request—chain-of-custody documentation available.
- Mono-material kraft and paperboard boxes that are widely recyclable.
We run an ISO 9001-certified Guangzhou workshop and can supply FSC-certified paper sourced from FSC-certified mills on request—ask us for our certificate copy and the chain-of-custody documentation. See our production setup.
Lead time and sampling
MOQ 100, free dieline, blank sample, 7–12 working days. For material and claim questions, check the packaging FAQ. We describe and verify; you decide.