Supporting local businesses is exactly what is needed to reboot the economy. When purchasing goods and services from the independent companies on your doorstep, you will get the best customer service, local recommendations and advice. You may know about those small, local shops for groceries and...
The European Packaging Preferences 2020 Study gathered responses from 5,900 consumers in 9 countries. What were their perceptions and preferences regarding the different packaging materials? How does this influence buying decisions? The study revealed that cardboard was the packaging material that won the consumer vote. They...
The polybag is the staple packaging in the fashion industry. Billions of these plastic bags keep clothing clean in transit. This generates a lot of waste. According to an article on packaging waste, only around 15% of the polybags produced are collected for recycling, the...
When an order is received, packed and dispatched, does it matter what the packaging looks like? The customer has already paid and if they are happy with the goods, that’s good enough – or is it? Let’s consider things from the customer perspective. Scenario One - A...
Today we have come across a Pinterest board created by Lily Lee. This delightful collection shows the stylish simplicity that can be achieved with cardboard packaging. If you take a look at Lily’s Corrugated Box collection, you will see wonderful examples of subscription boxes, retail packaging...
With waves of redundancies being announced, there is a surge of people seeking new job opportunities. Some have been rethinking their career path. Entrepreneurial sparks have been lit and they can see an opportunity to set up an online business. Whilst you may have a wonderful...
Packaging is essential for society, yet it is one of the visible signs of our wasteful society. It is essential to find ways in which the economy can grow without increasing environmental damage. This was the over-arching message that was shared in Unwrapping the Future of...
Face masks, hand sanitiser and social bubbles might help to protect our employees and customers, but what does it take to protect your goods in transit? In the majority of cases, corrugated cardboard boxes are the ideal packaging solution. The simple layered design of shipping cartons...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. This simple concept has had a significant impact on the packaging industry over the last decade. As specialists in the design, manufacture and print of cardboard packaging, Aylesbury Box Company is passionate about supporting our customers to achieve their sustainable packaging goals. Rather...
Were you one of the many companies that rapidly adapted to the demand for local deliveries and online purchases? If packaging decisions were made in a hurry, Aylesbury Box Company can advise on better options. The global lockdown has fast-tracked a shift in consumer behaviour. Whilst...