Recycling is regarded as good for the environment. But repurposing, or reusing, recyclable items can be a more efficient and cost-saving use of resources.

The M. Mallinger Company, a sister company of Field Environmental Instruments, Inc., repurposes cardboard boxes, paper goods, pallets, packing supplies, and other items than can be used more than once. Instead of being recycled – or worse, being hauled away as trash – boxes and other goods are used again.

Using Mallinger’s products and services can result in savings for companies, many of which pay to dispose of materials or buy brand new boxes. Mallinger will buy your used boxes; it will even conduct a free audit at your office to let you know how much you can earn by selling your boxes. Businesses, large or small, that need boxes or supplies can purchase repurposed materials at up to 70 percent off market prices.

FEI’s main office in Pittsburgh uses  approximately 600 repurposed boxes every month for shipping, storage, or other uses. It’s estimated that one tree yields approximately corrugated cardboard 150 boxes. By that approximation, Pittsburgh’s branch saves at least 48 trees annually through reuse and repurposing.