Yes, we KANN
We believe cardboard deserves a second chance. Maybe a third. Possibly even a fourth.
Cardboard That Refuses to Retire
At Kann, we turn clean waste cardboard into shipping boxes for our own use. No new trees. No pulping. No chemical detours.
Just smart reuse, hands-on work, and a refusal to throw away good material.
1. We start with waste
Clean cardboard that has already done its first job comes to us ready for round two.
2. We cut smart
Large sheets are cut into box lengths in batches, minimizing energy and maximizing material use.
3. We fold by hand
Each box is hand-bent using custom jigs to create strong, clean folding lines.
4. We close the loop
Any leftover cardboard is shredded and reused as protective filling.
Nothing is thrown away. Ever.
Environmental impact comparison (relative)
Bars show relative impact. New cardboard = 100%.
Recycled cardboard ≈ 40–50%.
Our upcycled process ≈ 1–2%.
| Impact | New cardboard | Recycled cardboard | Our upcycled boxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trees | 15–25 trees cut | Few or none | None |
| Water | Hundreds of showers | Thousands of liters | A drink throughout the process |
| Energy | 1–2 years of household power | Several months of power | A few laundry cycles |
| CO₂ | Thousands of km driven | Across a country | Less than 100 km driven |
| Waste | Industrial waste left behind | Some process waste | Nothing thrown away |
| Leftovers | Disposed or treated | Partly reused | Turned into box filling |