COLD CHAIN RECYCLABLE PACKAGING

Cold chain shipping containers insulated to transport temperature sensitive items such as food and pharmaceuticals, the containers preferably made of entirely recyclable materials to enable curbside recycling, materials used include, for example cardboard, corrugated cardboard, and cellulose insulation, with at least a portion of the materials preferably being made from postconsumer paper. Embodiments include an external and an internal box "box within a box" configuration with an insulation material being applied by filling equipment to inject or spray the insulation material into the gaps between the external box and the internal box; and external boxes with erectable insulation-filled panels in the form of self-erecting boxes, flat pack boxes, and tri-fold panels of self-erecting boxes or card stock. The insulation material being applied by filling equipment to inject or spray the insulation material into the interior of the panels. The insulation filling process can be automated and performed on an assembly line as part of the box manufacturing operation.