Have you ever wondered how your online orders arrive in those sturdy cardboard boxes — and what it means when there are fewer of them? Fewer boxes often hint at softer retail demand across U.S.

The cardboard box recession is ending, as packaging prices climb, Bank of America says. This recession indicator flashed last year when demand for packaging fell to 2009 lows. Now, the industry ...

New York City’s wealthier residents recycle more cardboard every year than those earning less, according the the New York ...