A carton box, or simply a carton, is a type of packaging typically made from paperboard or corrugated fiberboard, used for holding and protecting products like food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods during shipping and sale. While 'carton' can refer to different styles, including folding cartons made of paperboard and more durable corrugated fiberboard shipping containers, they all serve as lightweight, often recyclable containers designed to be stored and transported efficiently. A carton is a box or container usually made of liquid packaging board, paperboard and sometimes of corrugated fiberboard. Many types of cartons are used in packaging. Sometimes a carton is also called a box.