With a choice of green, blue and brown bins, sorting out your household packaging waste can be time-consuming. We all know that our consumer lifestyles are having devastating effects on the planet. Most people are therefore willing to separate packaging waste into the appropriate bin,...
We all know that we should be reducing, reusing and recycling, but we need a bit of help to make it happen. We are looking to businesses, councils and other organisations to provide the resources we need to increase recycling rates. Aylesbury Box Company is delighted...
Food packaging is a particular challenge in the bid to rid the world of plastic. It is fair to say that plastic can play a vital role in helping to keep food fresher for longer. In this respect, it reduces food waste, another environmental problem. Whilst...
One of the recent packaging design projects we have worked on is for an Oral Health company. Georganics produces natural and sustainable toothbrushes and toothpaste. Their products contain no plastics, no synthetic chemicals and no toxins; just naturally sourced ingredients. With an ethical approach, the company...
Aylesbury Box Company has worked hard to ensure that environmental credentials underpin our processes and products. Our knowledgeable team promotes the recycling of packaging. They have assisted many brands in the switch from plastic to cardboard packaging. We are always delighted to hear about other brands...
From Friday 22 March until Tuesday 23 April, individuals and groups across the UK will be hosting and supporting litter picking events across the UK. Awareness of the damaging effect of rubbish, particularly plastic waste, the Great British Spring Clean aims to get us all out...
Are you fully confident about what packaging can be recycled? Research conducted by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) suggests that at least half of us regularly bin recyclable materials in the general waste. This suggests that there is still confusion about what packaging materials...
As a manufacturer, brand or retailer, you will be keen to positively influence buying decisions. Packaging design plays an important role in this process, but does it matter which packaging materials are used? According to a Coleman Parks survey, which was commissioned by Pro Carton, 68%...
The festive celebrations can be a time of excess. It’s easy to get carried away and splash out on far more than you need. With a little thought, it is possible to make sustainable choices and that doesn’t mean compromising on the fun. Reducing Packaging Waste As...
David Attenborough has inspired millions to take an interest in the natural world. In recent years, his documentaries have not only shown stunning shots of wildlife and habitats from around the world, but also raised awareness of environmental challenges. The Blue Planet II series played a...