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 […]
Do Your Boxes Survive a Drop & Shake?
We undertake a series of in-house checks to ensure that products are properly protected during storage and transit. These offer reassurance if you have concerns about whether your boxes survive a drop and shake or two. However, for more accurate data, we partner with Smurfit Kappa. They have invested in automated machines which offer more […]
Put the Kettle On: It’s Time for Tea Boxes
We love working with small-scale food and drink producers. It’s great to play a part in helping foodies market their products and make deliveries to customers and retailers. Fortunately, we are surrounded by individuals with a passion for aromas, flavours and textures that delight our tastebuds. One is a specialist in premium, loose-leaf teas and […]
Cardboard, Cartonboard or Corrugated?
Cardboard is a generic term for heavy-duty paper. As such, it is used to describe different types of packaging material, most often cartonboard or corrugated cardboard. In this article, we explain the difference between the two, so you can specify your requirements to a packaging manufacturer. What’s the difference Between Cartonboard and Corrugated Cardboard? Both […]
The Season of E-commerce Returns
As an online retailer, you’ll know that the follow-up to any peak purchasing period is a season of e-commerce returns. There are many reasons why your customers reject their purchases and ask you to refund them. From unwanted gifts to excessive sales spend, it can easily eat into your profits. So, is there a way […]
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 […]
What Makes Good E-commerce Packaging?
As we hit the peak season for online retailers, we’re exploring the latest insight on e-commerce packaging. Now, when you want to know what makes good e-commerce packaging, you have to ask the customers. So, what’s important to them? Key Overview of E-commerce Packaging The latest Macfarlane Packaging Unboxing Survey* has been published. It reveals […]
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 […]
No End to Plastic-free Packaging
Plastic-free July might be drawing to an end, but our mission to replace plastic packaging with viable alternatives continues. One message that we want to get across is that fully recyclable, moisture-resistant, plastic-free packaging is an option. Want to know more? Not All Cardboard Packaging Can be Recycled One of our bugbears is when brands […]
How to Get the Most Out of a Box
A cardboard shipping carton or retail box is often a single-use item, but this needn’t be the case. In this article, we explore packaging components that can help you get the most out of a box. Encouraging You to Reuse & Recycle Boxes It may seem contrary that we, a cardboard packaging manufacturer, would encourage […]
Packaging Designed for Recyclability
Do you add a recycling icon to your packaging and feel that you have ticked the sustainability box or is your packaging designed for recyclability? In this article, we explore the difference. Minimising Packaging Waste The majority of customers and producers are aware of the negative environmental impact of packaging waste. In response, considerable efforts […]
3 Essentials for Shelf Ready Packaging
You want customers to find your products when they are shopping yet, you have no control over how frequently retailers replenish the stock. However, by providing your products in shelf ready packaging, you make restocking a quick and easy process. This can help the visibility of your brand and boost sales. What is Shelf Ready […]
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 […]
Cardboard Music Promotion
For the first time in three decades, vinyl records are included in the list of items used to calculate monthly inflation in the UK. As a result of a resurgence in demand, 6.5 million vinyl records were sold in 2023. It seems that many people want a physical music collection, not just downloads. But, do […]
When Cardboard is Your Home
At the moment, many people are visiting the Ideal Home Show for interiors inspiration. However, such aspirations are a far cry from everyone’s experience of a place to live. For some people, a stack of cardboard on the street is what counts as home. So, we’d like to share a recent project that raised money […]
How are Bespoke Boxes Made?
Many people believe that bespoke boxes will cost a lot more than off-the-shelf solutions. However, there is very little difference in the manufacturing process. For this reason, custom packaging can be affordable and may even help to reduce other costs. Let us explain the process. Back to Basics with Corrugated Cardboard Corrugated cardboard boxes have […]
Sustainability at the Heart of Excellence Awards
The shortlist for the 2024 Food Manufacturer Excellence Awards 2024 has been announced. Looking at the credentials of these six companies, it’s clear that they balance quality products and growth opportunities with Environmental Social Governance (ESG) to drive sustainability goals. The winner will be announced in early February, so let’s look at four brands that […]
Sustainable Buckinghamshire Businesses
Many of our customers are sustainable Buckinghamshire Businesses. They are typically looking for a local, responsive packaging manufacturer, who can meet their requirements. In addition, keeping it local reduces delivery costs and environmental impact. As we are based in a county full of SMEs, it is always exciting to learn about the small enterprises on […]
How to Pack & Ship Fragile Items
We recently read that cardboard boxes were selected as the ideal means of moving flamingos to a South Carolina zoo. With this in mind, let’s talk about how to pack and ship fragile items. The Decision to Pack and Ship in Cardboard Boxes When 15 fully grown flamingos needed to be transported from North Carolina […]
From Polystyrene to Cardboard
The recent Government ban on polystyrene cups and containers has encouraged many retailers and manufacturers to look at alternatives. From takeaway packaging to protective box inserts for machinery, we’ve helped brands shift from polystyrene to cardboard. We’ve now discovered a British designer, known for his polystyrene creations, who is exhibiting a collection of cardboard furniture. […]
Seek Out FSC® Certified Companies & Products
FSC® Forest Week launches on Saturday 23 September, with the theme of Trust the Tree. We know that trees are essential for life, yet timber is a valuable resource. Let’s explore why choosing FSC® certified companies and products is the way to protect trees for both environmental and commercial use. Trees & Timber Trees have […]
Packaging Reuse for Second Hand September
Second Hand September is an ideal occasion to consider the options for buying second hand, reusing what you have or donating. These sustainable actions provide cost savings and promote creative thinking. What is Second Hand September? Second Hand September was launched by Oxfam in 2019 to encourage shoppers to make choices that are kinder to […]
Recycling Champions
Over half of UK household waste is reused, recycled or composted at the many recycling centres across the country. As a cardboard packaging manufacturer, we rely on residents flattening their used boxes and placing them in the recycling bin. Once collected, cardboard is one of the easiest materials to recycle. We can then make it […]
Does Cardboard Cause Deforestation?
At the start of this year, we gathered feedback from customers about our products, services and eco-credentials. One respondent raised concerns about cardboard boxes not being sustainable, as they contributed to deforestation. This individual will not be alone in thinking this, so, we wanted to address the point. Is Cardboard an Eco-friendly Packaging Material? Cardboard […]
5 Options for Printing Cardboard Boxes
For e-commerce packaging or retail distribution, branding is vital. The six external and six internal sides to a box all provide an opportunity to market your brand, provide valuable information and encourage engagement. So what are the options for printing cardboard boxes? 1. DIY Printing for Packaging The first option is to create a stamp, […]
Circular Thinking: Glass Jars & Cardboard Boxes
When a company has been successfully built around environmentally and socially sustainable principles, circular thinking comes naturally. Every decision considers the full impact of production and processes. This means packaging materials that are made from recycled material and are widely recycled. E-commerce Packaging for Sustainable Sea Salt We were recently contacted by Joshua, who enquired […]
Printed Packaging: Are Two Colours Enough?
Printed Packaging for e-commerce or retail helps your brand to stand apart. In the past, a full spectrum of colours was seen as the ideal way to achieve eye-catching designs, but simplicity is now in favour. Single or two colour printed packaging is popular, but can you achieve impact with such a limited palette? Why […]
Bespoke Boxes for Coffee Roasters
Freshly roasted coffee, rich in flavour and aroma, delivered to your door; what would you give for that right now? Back in 2014, Missing Bean Coffee Roasters made this a reality, with unique blends that wouldn’t cost the earth. As we’ve recently delivered their order of bespoke boxes, let’s find out more. Oxford’s Independent Coffee […]
Options to Seal Boxes for Shipping
The products sent in your e-commerce boxes or industrial cartons are only secure and protected when the box has been sealed. So, what are the options to seal boxes for shipping? 4 Options for Sealing Cardboard Boxes There are four main options for sealing cardboard boxes: Tape – The most common means of securing shipping […]
Where to Buy Shipping Boxes
Launching a business in the New Year or adding to your existing product range? Exciting times! To ensure that your goods reach your customers without damage, you need robust packaging. So, if you’ve been considering where to buy shipping boxes, UK based Aylesbury Box Company can assist. We are an established cardboard packaging manufacturer and […]
