With the continuous advancement of technology, people's requirements for quality of life and comfort are getting higher and higher. Therefore, there are many different types of paper products to choose from in the market. White cardboard and white board paper are two common packaging materials, what is the difference between them?
1. The difference between white cardboard and white board paper
White cardboard is a special paper with a white surface, hence the name. This paper is commonly used in industries such as printing companies, government agencies and financial institutions. The white board paper is very similar to the white cardboard, but there are some differences: first, the white board paper is thicker; second, the white board paper is generally thicker, making it stronger and more durable; third, the white board paper can be reused, And it can meet a variety of purposes; fourth, it is cheaper than white cardboard, so it is more popular in the market. All in all, although both are dominated by white, there is actually no obvious difference between them.
2. Purpose
White cardboard and white board paper are two different kinds of paper, which are used for production, printing or other purposes. When using whiteboard paper, you can easily stick it to the wall or floor; while if you need more flexibility to install and replace whiteboard paper equipment, you need to customize the appropriate fixing device. White cardboard is mainly used to make various types of paper products: including billboards, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, invoice folders, etc., suitable for various business occasions and personal life. White board paper is usually used as printing paper, widely used in educational institutions, government agencies and daily office environment in enterprises. Regardless of the application scenario, whiteboard paper has many advantages, such as easy to carry, easy to clean and maintain, and does not require expensive maintenance costs.
3. Advantages
White cardboard and whiteboard have some obvious advantages. First off, they both have a good amount of stretch, which means you can use it to make things of all shapes, sizes, or patterns. The same is true for white board, but it is more durable. Plus, since the paper is folded and stored in one place, you don't need extra glue or other adhesives to put it in the box. However, white cardboard and whiteboard also have some obvious disadvantages. For example, when you put a piece of paper together, they usually get a little hot, which causes the paper to dry very slowly and is susceptible to moisture. These factors can do more damage to the paper if the weather is bad. In conclusion, paper is a fragile material - as is the case with any small injury - so it's best to avoid direct contact with them and store them in a sturdy container instead. In general, both white cardboard and white board paper have good environmental performance, can effectively reduce carbon emissions, and increase paper usage efficiency to a certain extent. If you're looking for a product that saves resources and protects the environment, these two paper products might surprise you.
Cardboard is a generic term for heavy paper-based products. The construction can range from a thick paper known as paperboard to corrugated fiberboard which is made of multiple plies of material. Natural cardboards can range from grey to light brown in color, depending on the specific product; dyes, pigments, printing, and coatings are available.
The term "cardboard" has general use in English and French,[1][2] but the term cardboard is deprecated in commerce and industry as not adequately defining a specific product.[3] Material producers, container manufacturers,[4] packaging engineers,[5] and standards organizations,[6] use more specific terminology.
Usage statistics
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In 2020, the United States hit a record high in its yearly use of one of the most ubiquitous manufactured materials on earth, cardboard. With around 80 percent of all the products sold in the United States being packaged in cardboard, over 120 billion pieces were used that year.[7] In the same year, over 13,000 separate pieces of consumer cardboard packaging were thrown away by American households, combined with all paper products, and this constitutes almost 42 percent of all solid waste generated by the United States annually. In an effort to reduce this environmental impact, many households have started repurposing cardboard boxes for eco-friendly purposes.
However, despite the sheer magnitude of paper waste, the vast majority of it is composed of one of the most successful and sustainable packaging materials of modern times - corrugated cardboard, known industrially as corrugated fiberboard.[8]
The above graph shows recycling of paper materials.[9]
Statistics[10] Management Pathway 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2005 2010 2015 2017 2018 Generation 14,110 21,400 26,350 32,680 39,940 39,640 37,680 39,920 41,060 41,900 Recycled 2,740 3110 7,210 12,070 21,040 23,610 26,850 31,200 30,080 33,890 Composed - - - - - - - - - Combustion with Energy Recovery - 70 380 3,500 3,670 2,920 1,920 1,710 2,160 1,570 Landfilled 11,370 18,220 18,760 17,110 15,230 13,110 8,910 7,010 8,820 6,440Types
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Tubes made of cardboard, which require high rigidity, but low printabilityVarious card stocks
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Various types of cards are available, which may be called "cardboard". Included are: thick paper (of various types) or pasteboard used for business cards, aperture cards, postcards, playing cards, catalog covers, binder's board for bookbinding, scrapbooking, and other uses which require higher durability than regular paper.
Paperboard
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Playing cards, which require a very rigid single sheet with high surface durability and printability.Paperboard is a paper-based material, usually more than about ten mils (0.010 inches (0.25 mm)) thick. It is often used for folding cartons, set-up boxes, carded packaging, etc. Configurations of paperboard include:
Currently, materials falling under these names may be made without using any actual paper.[11]
Egg cartonsCorrugated fiberboard
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Corrugated fiberboardCorrugated fiberboard is a combination of paperboards, usually two flat liners and one inner fluted corrugated medium. It is often used for making corrugated boxes for shipping or storing products. This type of cardboard is also used by artists as original material for sculpting.[12]
Recycling
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Most types of cardboard are recyclable. Boards that are laminates, wax coated, or treated for wet-strength are often more difficult to recycle. Clean cardboard (i.e., cardboard that has not been subject to chemical coatings) "is usually worth recovering, although often the difference between the value it realizes and the cost of recovery is marginal".[13] Cardboard can be recycled for industrial or domestic use. For example, cardboard may be composted or shredded for animal bedding.[14]
History
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The material had been first made in France, in 1751, by a pupil of Réaumur, and was used to reinforce playing cards.[citation needed] The term cardboard has been used since at least 1848, when Anne Brontë mentioned it in her novel The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.[15] The Kellogg brothers first used paperboard cartons to hold their flaked corn cereal, and later, when they began marketing it to the general public, a heat-sealed bag of wax paper was wrapped around the outside of the box and printed with their brand name. This development marked the origin of the cereal box, though in modern times the sealed bag is plastic and is kept inside the box. The Kieckhefer Container Company, run by John W. Kieckhefer, was another early American packaging industry pioneer. It excelled in the use of fiber shipping containers, particularly the paper milk carton.
Examples of different end use
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A postcard from 1908
Posters and display boards at science fair
Hardcover book
Punch card, early digital storage
Corrugated box used for storage of archives
Business cards
Fiber tubes for roll of paper
Paperboard jigsaw puzzle
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