Empty Box Program
Sustainable Savings—One Box at a Time
Ultimate Logistics’ Empty Box Program extends the life of corrugated boxes well beyond the industry average, helping your business reduce packaging waste, lower shipping costs, and support sustainability goals without altering your operations.
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Most companies discard perfectly functional boxes after a single use. We don’t. Through our reuse program, Ultimate Logistics keeps boxes in circulation up to four times longer, delivering real savings and measurable impact for companies committed to more sustainable logistics.
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Cost Savings Backed by Sustainable Practice
​According to the American Forest & Paper Association, the cardboard recycling rate in the U.S. was 69‑74% in 2024. Even with that, the rise in e‑commerce and residential deliveries has continued to increase demand for corrugated packaging—making sustainability and reuse more important than ever.
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By focusing on reuse before recycling, we offer a practical and immediate step toward reducing your company’s footprint and supporting long-term sustainability practices.
What We Offer
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A closed-loop reuse model for corrugated shipping boxes
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Box pickup, inspection, and redistribution after unpacking
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Average box lifespan: 4 full shipment cycles
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Up to 75% reduction in packaging costs
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Less waste to landfills, more circular use
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A sustainability-driven program with direct cost savings
Our team manages the entire lifecycle, ensuring every reused box remains functional, safe, and aligned with your shipping needs.
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Who It’s For
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Businesses looking to reduce packaging expenses
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Organizations with active corporate sustainability initiatives
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E-commerce brands and distributors with regular shipping cycles
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Clients who want a simple, automated approach to waste reduction
If you're working toward sustainability certifications or simply want to improve operational efficiency, Ultimate Logistics gives you a way to do both at once.
How It Works
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We deliver your shipments in reusable corrugated boxes
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After unpacking, you fold and set aside the empties
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We collect, inspect, and reassign them to your next delivery
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You pay once, and get up to four uses per box
It’s a simple, circular solution that reduces costs and aligns with modern sustainability standards.
The Bigger Picture
According to The Recycling Partnership, returning recyclable materials to productive use would have a national impact:
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96 million metric tons fewer in greenhouse gas emissions
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154 million barrels of oil saved annually
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370,000 full-time jobs supported
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Equivalent to removing 20 million cars from U.S. highways
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Boxes are just one part of your supply chain, but a smarter approach to packaging can support a more sustainable operation from the ground up.
Let’s Build a More Sustainable Supply Chain TOGETHER
The Ultimate Logistics Empty Box Program combines cost efficiency with sustainability, helping you meet operational goals and environmental responsibilities—all while making your shipping process smarter.
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Contact us today to join the program.
