The UK Government has committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050. This is a necessary target to protect our world, yet it is only achievable if we all play our part. What three steps are Aylesbury Box Company taking to minimise our environmental impact by...
Corrugated cardboard is widely available, low cost and versatile. Both lightweight and strong, it can be modelled into all manner of shapes and items. With a flat, paper-based surface, it is easy to print. These properties make it ideal for protective, branded packaging. With a...
The rise of digital technology led to many believing that the paperless office would be the norm in the 21st Century. Would this lead to paper mills and packaging manufacturers in the UK going out of business? According to packaging data collated by Ibis World, there...
The rise in home deliveries and e-commerce has increased the convenience of shopping, but what happens when you are not home. Where do the delivery drivers leave your boxes? You may request that packages be left with neighbours or in a ‘safe’ place, but this isn’t...
Brand commitments, consumer influence and Government targets are shifting focus towards design, production, use and reuse which reduces environmental impact. Products that claim to be eco-friendly influence purchasing decisions, so going green is a good move for business. The majority of consumers want to make purchases...
Does it make any difference if we pick packaging or products with the FSC® label? As a packaging supplier that has recently achieved FSC® Certifcation, Aylesbury Box Company was intrigued to learn what impact the organisation has made. FSC® Certified Forests The first interesting discovery was that the...
The convenience, choice and speed of delivery offered by e-commerce retailers have driven the shift to online shopping. Compounded by self-isolation, even those who resisted digital have rapidly increased online spending. Our role as a cardboard packaging manufacturer is to provide bespoke boxes. We help...
If there is one food that we associate with holidays and summer days, it’s ice cream. Aylesbury Box company have recently delivered bespoke boxes that will be filled with Ice Cream Tubs and Ice Cream Cakes. Let’s fire up those tastebuds and find out more...
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...
As physical stores and town centre cafes reopened, a surge of shoppers returned to the High Street. Seeking out the sensory experiences and personal interaction that is missing online. After a year of e-commerce domination, can we expect fewer cardboard boxes arriving at our front...