Most of us shop online these days. You must have noticed that a majority of items that you buy online are delivered to you in cardboard boxes. The trend of cardboard boxes has increased so much that it is safe to call them the future of packaging. This was not always the case. There was a time when cardboard packaging was not that popular. This was because there was no or less emphasis on the environmental impacts of the raw materials used for packaging. Also, previously, cardboard cartons were majorly used for moving purposes. Most of the shopping was done through the stores which used plastic bags. This trend is changing because of the increasing use of online shopping. The reason behind using plastic bags was also that it was comparatively cheaper than other packaging products. With time it was realized that plastic was not only harming the environment, it was also damaging our health. This led to the development of newer and advanced form of packaging. With consumers becoming more aware of their environment, they expected the companies to adapt to their choices. During this time, cardboard boxes seemed to be the best solution. Presently, many countries have banned […]