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...
Fulfilling our appetite for goods is dependent on two factors; warehousing and packaging. The humble cardboard box and behind-the-scenes operations rarely make the headlines. However, this could be the year when warehousing and packaging make their way into the limelight! The Year of Warehousing To mark its...
Every cat owner knows that an empty cardboard box soon becomes a resting place for their feline friend. Now Tesla has released a corrugated cardboard cat house. It’s currently only available in China, but what alternatives do we recommend for UK cat lovers? Why do Cats...
You have something to send and have a box to reuse, but it is too big. Is there a way to resize cardboard boxes to save you from buying more packaging? The Issue with Oversized Cardboard Boxes Oversized boxes are not viewed positively by recipients and they...
In celebration of #NationalPetDay, we’re focusing on e-commerce packaging we’ve designed for several pet retail companies. From big-name brands to start-up companies on the brink of launching, the arrival of these boxes is eagerly awaited by pets. Boxes for Boxers (and other breeds of dog) Our loyal...
Working with corrugated cardboard, we know that it is an incredibly versatile material. Being low cost, widely available and lightweight, cardboard is used for many inventive construction projects. A young New Zealand man has recently demonstrated the potential of cardboard by building his dream car. David...
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...
Last year, only around 6% of food shopping occurred online. The majority of consumers preferred to pop to the shops to stock up on groceries. Within a few weeks, there has been a tremendous shift. With self-isolation and restrictions on our movements, the demand for...
An empty cardboard box can be the ideal packaging solution for your goods. It offers maximum freedom; put in it what you like and off it goes in the post. The question is, what condition are those products in when they reach the customer? Do they...
Kirsty’s Handmade Christmas is a popular festive series. It showcases a variety of crafts, from simple do-it-yourself ideas, through to professional pieces. In December, one of the simple, 'try it at home crafts' was the transformation of corrugated cardboard boxes into pet homes. We all know...