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Responsible packaging, traceable fibre

Sustainability in packaging starts with where the fibre comes from and ends with what happens to the box. Padma Accessories holds FSC® Chain-of-Custody certificate C221033, builds with recyclable corrugated board, and offers fumigation-free cardboard pallets — so your shipment travels responsibly from our floor to the retail shelf.

FSC® C221033Recyclable boardFumigation-free pallets
Recyclable corrugated cartons stacked and stored in the Padma Accessories warehouse in Chittagong EPZ
Responsibly sourced
FSC® C221033

Chain-of-custody you can substantiate

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) sets the global standard for responsibly managed forests. An FSC Chain-of-Custody certificate tracks responsibly sourced fibre through every business that handles it — from the mill to the printer to the buyer. Our certificate, C221033, means the FSC trademark on a Padma Accessories carton is not decorative: it is backed by documentation linking the box to controlled, responsibly managed sources.

For exporters supplying retailers with their own forestry commitments, that traceability matters. We supply FSC-labelled cartons and accessories with the matching invoice claims, so your buyer's sustainability requirement is met with evidence rather than assertion.

How we document claims →
Corrugated board production line running FSC-controlled fibre at Padma Accessories
How we reduce impact

Four ways our packaging treads lighter

Material choices that cut fibre, weight and waste without compromising protection.

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Recyclable corrugated board

Corrugated board is cellulose-based, widely recyclable and repulpable. It re-enters the fibre stream at end of life instead of heading to landfill.

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Responsible fibre sourcing

Under FSC C221033 we control the fibre feeding labelled jobs, supporting responsibly managed forests rather than unverified sources.

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Fumigation-free pallets

Our cardboard pallets are fibre-based, so they avoid the heat-treatment and fumigation that solid-wood pallets need under ISPM-15 — lighter to ship, simpler to recycle.

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Right-sized packaging

Matching flute grade and carton size to the contents avoids over-packing, which trims fibre use, freight weight and shipping emissions.

Containerised export shipment using lightweight recyclable fibre packaging from Chittagong
Lighter freight

Why fibre pallets make sense

  • No ISPM-15 treatment — fibre-based cardboard pallets sidestep the heat-treatment and fumigation required of solid-wood pallets.
  • Lighter loads — less pallet weight means lower freight cost and a smaller carbon footprint per shipment.
  • Recyclable at destination — the pallet enters the same recycling stream as the cartons it carries.
  • Consistent quality — produced in-house, so strength and dimensions match the load every time.

Pair recyclable cartons with fibre pallets and your whole load becomes a single, recyclable fibre system.

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Questions, answered

Sustainability FAQs

What does FSC C221033 chain-of-custody mean?

FSC® Chain-of-Custody certificate C221033 means responsibly sourced fibre is tracked through our process so we can supply FSC-labelled packaging with substantiated claims. It links the FSC trademark on a carton back to controlled, responsibly managed sources.

Is corrugated board recyclable?

Yes. Corrugated board is made from cellulose fibre and is widely recyclable and repulpable. Choosing right-sized cartons and the correct flute grade also avoids over-packing, which reduces fibre use and freight weight.

Are your cardboard pallets fumigation-free?

Yes. Our cardboard pallets are fibre-based, so unlike solid-wood pallets they do not require heat treatment or fumigation under ISPM-15. They are lightweight and recyclable, which cuts both freight weight and disposal cost.

Can you supply FSC-labelled packaging to my buyer's spec?

Yes. We supply FSC-labelled cartons and accessories using the licence-approved trademark, with the corresponding documentation. See our certifications or send your buyer's requirement through the quote form.

Pack responsibly without paying a premium

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