Recovered corrugated paper being sorted and baled in an industrial material-recovery plant

KNT Starts Recovered-Paper Sorting: Tracing Quality from Receipt to the Paper Machine

KNT, a joint venture of Klean Nara, Taeseo Recycling and UglyLab, has begun recovered-paper sorting, baling, quality control and supply operations. This article separates the operating scope from planned IT traceability and maps the data chain from incoming lot to papermaking performance.

August 25, 2026 · PackingMaster
Paper and packaging procurement teams reviewing recovered paper bales, containerboard samples, and a cost risk table

When Recovered Paper Becomes a Strategic Asset for Packaging Procurement

Recovered paper is no longer just a low-cost raw material. As OCC supply, sorting quality, and paper-cost volatility become more important, packaging buyers need to treat recovered paper as a strategic asset for supply stability and cost defense.

June 19, 2026 · PackingMaster