a cd or dvd tray made from paperboard is provided . the tray may be made from 100 % recycled paperboard and can be 100 % recyclable . the design of the tray or holder uses the structural geometry of facets , central hole and radial slits to form a hub that achieves the function of securing the cd to the tray . non - structural paper stock is formed into an effective fastening device whereby the fit of the hub is determined by the geometry of the folded paper . the paper tray of the present invention duplicates the functionality of plastic trays and is compatible with industry auto - loading , while providing the environmental benefits of paper .