Will Your Packaging Outlive You?
Is there a chance that your grandchildren will be collecting the litter that you made? The lifespan of many common packaging materials exceed several human generations. When making decisions about packaging materials, companies and customers are becoming increasingly aware of the ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ mantra. Government bans and taxes on single-use plastic packaging have […]
Power Up for Earth Day
As a company focused on sustainable solutions, we know that renewable energy is an essential piece in the puzzle of achieving Net Zero. It is only when we draw on the sun, wind and movement of water to produce energy, that our reliance on fossil fuels and the related CO2 emissions can be reduced. Therefore, […]
How to Organise a Packing Station
Every e-commerce business depends on a well-designed packaging station to streamline order processing. It doesn’t matter if you are a spare room startup or a large-scale factory, customers expect prompt delivery. Therefore, you need a dedicated area and the right setup. So, how do you organise a packing station? The 5 S Methodology For Packaging […]
Is Cardboard Good For Temperature Controlled Shipping?
The movement of goods through factories, lorries, vans and warehouses can expose them to varying conditions. So, if temperature controlled shipping is necessary for your products, is corrugated cardboard a good packaging option? Thermally Insulated Corrugated Cardboard Corrugated cardboard is formed by adhering a fluted inner layer of kraft paper between two flat sheets. This […]
Why is Cardboard Easy to Recycle?
Tuesday 18 March is Global Recycling Day. So, let us tell you more about the recyclability of cardboard. As the most widely used packaging material, around 95 million carton board and corrugated cardboard boxes are manufactured every week in the UK. That would be an environmental disaster if cardboard wasn’t easy to recycle. Fortunately, cardboard […]
Celebrating Women at Aylesbury Box
To mark International Women’s Day on Saturday 8 March, let’s take a look behind the scenes and recognise the contribution of the women at Aylesbury Box Company. Women Under-represented in UK Manufacturing Across the UK manufacturing sector, women make up just 26.1% of the workforce*. In the 35-64 age group, this is even lower, at […]
Aylesbury Box Company’s New Website
If you are reading this, you may have noticed that our website has been refreshed. The new Aylesbury Box Company website went live in January and our aim is to deliver an improved online experience. Thanks to Framework Digital for Our New Website We have to be honest, this project has been over a year […]
How to Decarbonise Your Supply Chain
With concerns about the environmental impact of business, have you implemented measures to improve operations? LED lighting, renewable energy and waste management are all steps to cut CO2 emissions from internal operations. However, this can be taken a step further when you look beyond your business. In this article, we explore ways to decarbonise your […]
Festive Greetings From Aylesbury Box Company
The decorations are up and festive tunes play on the radio, so we invite you to tuck into a mince pie as you read the end-of-year update from the Aylesbury Box Company team. Firstly, thank you to all of our customers and suppliers for helping us achieve another successful year! We appreciate that you choose […]
Championing Circular Packaging Design
You might be dreaming of a white Christmas, however, our vision is for a greener world. Unfortunately, we’ve all seen and experienced more devastating consequences of climate change in recent years. Severe flooding, hurricanes, typhoons and other extreme weather events are occurring more frequently. While we can’t control the weather, we can take action to […]
Is Cardboard Packaging a Wise Choice?
It’s an exciting time in the packaging industry. That’s because environmental concerns are driving a wave of innovations. We’re seeing a significant shift away from plastic packaging and some exciting new products that are making this possible. However, sometimes the old ways are the best. So, we want to highlight why cardboard remains a wise […]
Boxes to Ignite Your Tastebuds!
Are you bored by bland? Are you looking for the ultimate punchy flavour? If your meals need spicing up, this box of chilly sauces could be exactly what you need to ignite your tastebuds. But, be prepared, this box contains intense and fiery flavour combinations! Introducing the Crazy B Hot Sauce Range Originating in Berlin, […]
Sustainable Luxury Packaging
A key discussion in the retail world is whether premium brands can have luxury packaging that is also sustainable. The conversation extends to packaging design, materials, finishes and supply chains, so let’s explore the possibilities. Designing Luxury Packaging The most successful premium packaging has been achieved by brands that focus on developing an iconic and […]
Get Onboard with Iced Tea
If you’ve been abroad this year, you may have bought a refreshing iced tea. This tea-based, fruity soft drink is very popular across Europe, America and Asia. Yet there’s been less take up in the UK, however, tastes are changing. The younger generation favours iced tea, cold brews and bubble tea over the traditional hot […]
Delivery of Flowers
Isn’t it lovely when a flower box is delivered to your door? You open it up to discover a personalised message and a selection of colourful, scented or unusual blooms. There’s no need to wait for a special occasion to send flowers, so let someone know you are thinking of them at any time of […]
Tips for a Sustainable Return to School
Congratulations! You’ve survived the summer holidays! Now it’s time to start preparing to return to school. That means shopping for shoes, pencil cases and more. We know from experience that the financial and environmental costs can soon mount up. So, is there a way to have a more affordable and sustainable return to school? Sustainable […]
Why Choose Triangular Boxes?
We’ve recently supplied a large order of triangular boxes to a leading, global producer of loudspeakers. This shaped box provided the ideal packaging solution for shipping speaker covers, but why did they choose triangular boxes instead of cylindrical tubes or long rectangular packaging? The Strongest Geometric Shape Triangles are known to be rigid shapes which […]
A Brush with Success
We often consider Aylesbury Box Company to be a long-standing British company. Yet, our decades in operation are a drop in the ocean compared to Kent Brushes. Founded in 1777, this specialist hairbrush manufacturer is one of the oldest British companies that is still trading. This success is in part due to a commitment to […]
Innovate for Performance & Sustainability
What do manufacturers, theme parks and quarries have in common? Their processes all rely on efficient chain conveyor operation and, this depends on keeping the chain lubricated. However, the manual, brush, drip or spit systems for applying lubrication are messy and wasteful. So, it was time to innovate for performance and sustainability. Introducing Rotalube Rotalube […]
Compostable Bags for Recycling Coffee
When the barista in your favourite independent café makes you the perfect coffee, it can give you the boost you need to get through the day. But did you know that the waste coffee grounds can revitalise your garden as much as your mind? We recently delivered compostable bags to Aylesbury Town Council for its […]
Football Shirts ‘In the Box’
We’ve recently delivered printed packaging to a specialist retailer with an unwavering dedication to the beautiful game. As a supplier of authentic kits, what did he need to put football shirts in the box? The Love of Football Nations’ hopes are currently pinned on their team making it through to the finals of the Euros. […]
Steps Towards Net Zero: Carbon Offset
Since 2000, we have taken steps to reduce the environmental impact of our cardboard manufacturing processes. While we have achieved many of our goals, this is a process of continuous improvement. As such, we are now focused on becoming a Net Zero packaging company. And, with this in mind, we have cautiously explored carbon offset. […]
Questions to Ask a Packaging Supplier
Have you spent years developing your product range and preparing to launch or grow your business? If so, don’t let your efforts be let down by sub-standard packaging. All too often, postal boxes and even retail packaging are an afterthought. Therefore, quick decisions are made about which packaging supplier to use, largely based on the […]
The Benefits of FSC® Certified Products
Do you look out for the tick tree logo on paper and wood products? Have you spotted it on notebooks, furniture, toilet rolls or packaging? This small symbol indicates ethical processes have been followed to make that product. So, what are the benefits of FSC® certified products? What is the FSC®? We all know that […]
Green Initiatives
Ambitions to reduce carbon emissions and waste require investment in green technologies and incentives to encourage sustainable practices. The Plastic Packaging Tax is one initiative aimed at convincing manufacturers and retailers to embrace alternative packaging materials. But, does it go far enough or do we need more green initiatives? Investment in Green Initiatives The UK […]
To Roll or Fold When Packaging?
As this year’s holiday season kicks off, the ‘roll or fold when packing’ debate continues. However, it isn’t just tourists that need to consider the best way to pack. It is also important for anyone running an e-commerce clothing business. So, let’s add our thoughts to the debate. Space for Packing & Product Presentation Rolling […]
Count Your Plastic Packaging
A recent YouGov poll reveals that 71% of consumers think retailers and supermarkets use too much packaging. If you agree that there is too much packaging waste, what action can you take to drive change? Reduce and Recycle to Minimise Packaging Waste The majority of consumers are aware of the environmental impact of excessive and/or […]
When Protective Packaging is a Top Priority
Appropriate levels of protection are an important consideration for all packaging designs. However, for some deliveries, it is a top priority. In this article, we share our work with the London Sperm Bank to create protective packaging for their precious cargo. Deliveries to Support Fertility Choosing to be child-free has gained wider social acceptance, but […]
Is Your E-commerce Packaging a Missed Opportunity?
Almost any product can now be purchased online and UK residents love to browse the internet. However, the majority of orders arrive in plain cardboard boxes. Is this a wise decision or a missed opportunity for e-commerce packaging? UK Desire for Online Shopping According to the latest Statista data*, 80% of the UK population can […]
Box Company is Christmas Ready!
So, it’s our final day of 2023 at Aylesbury Box Company. The team have cleared their workspaces and everyone is ready for a much-deserved break with family and friends. Boxes Galore! This year, our industrious factory team have manufactured over 10 million boxes in all shapes and sizes. These include slimline, letterbox friendly postal boxes, […]
