Sustainable business practices have been of growing concern to many industries. Fuelled by growing consumer interest and government legislations, more companies are taking interest in how to improve their supply chain and reduce waste to landfill. Circular economy principles impact on products, services, processes and attitudes...
As a cardboard box manufacturer, our expertise pays dividends from the moment the customer gets in touch. Do you know exactly what you need when you order product packaging? Aylesbury Box Company was recently contacted to quote for a box for whisky boxes. The design agency provided...
Are you gripped by a real page turner? Have you found a great book to help with your studies? Who is your favourite author? Books provide us with knowledge, entertainment, information and inspiration. The words on the page can make us laugh, cry or offer us a...
Keeping the kids happy during the school holidays became a whole lot easier at The Eden Project last week. Game On encompassed a variety of interactive challenges that were played by people of all ages and nationalities. As part of the week-long celebration of video games,...
The planet we live on is a precious thing. It offers the ideal conditions for life and has done for millions of years. We often take the resources it offers for granted, but 5th June is World Environment Day; it’s time to celebrate our world...
Cardboard inserts, polystyrene fillers and air pockets are just some of the items used inside a box. The aim is to provide the best possible protection for goods in transit. For years, polystyrene has been the favoured material. With insulating properties, polystyrene is able to provide...
Coffee cup recycling has been a contentious issue over the last year. Whilst made from cardboard, the plastic finish and plastic lids make recycling less straight forward. In addition, few coffee chains provide designated recycling facilities and many consumers don’t use recycling facilities properly when...
Ever seen pink bubble wrap and wondered why it was that colour? This variation is designed with anti-static properties, specifically for electronic manufacturers. Developments in electronics design are expanding the possibilities of industrial automation, e-health, smart metering, remote monitoring and the Internet of Things. As individuals,...
Earlier this year a litter picking party collected 2,500 plastic bottles from along the Thames in a single day. Discarded after the drink had been consumed, this litter contributes to the destruction of an already fragile inner city environment. This poignant issue is one of...
At this time of year, birds are busily gathering the materials to construct their nests. As with good quality packaging, they need the right materials and design to protect their eggs. Many individuals and organisations are keen to give nature a helping hand. Aware of the...