Cardboard boxes are a key part of countless industries. But in 2025, US box makers cut back on production, which some economists say could indicate a coming recession. Back in 2023, Business Insider visited a harvested forest, a paper mill, and a box plant to see what it takes to make a cardboard box. 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Where the Industry Gets Trees 02:54 - How a Paper Mill Turns Trees Into Paper 05:32 - Mixing in Recycled Cardboard 07:03 - How a Box Plant Turns Paper Into Boxes 08:06 - Why the US Recycles So Much Cardboard 08:27 - Limitations Of Cardboard Recycling 09:00 - Impacts of Harvesting Forests 11:46 - Credits Read "America's hidden economic crisis": bit.ly/45nEEnC Also read "A teenage entrepreneur who does 6-figures in sales explains how anyone can start an e-commerce business with a 3D printer and a couple of hundred dollars": bit.ly/48T7IFX ------------------------------------------------------ #cardboard #cardboardrecycling #corrugatedpackaging #corr...