To attract shoppers , retailers have to keep their shelves well stocked. In large stores, this can be an almost constant process. When products are running low, it’s important to have a quick and efficient means of filling the gaps. This is where shelf ready...
Happy New Year from all at Aylesbury Box Company! Plans are underway to ensure we continue providing sustainable packaging and personable service to you, our customers, through 2023. Let’s start things off by introducing two new members of our team, Larry & Sam. They both joined us...
When shipping globally, drinks packaging has to be sufficiently robust to ensure your products arrive undamaged. How did we improve the boxes to help bring healthy hydration to more customers? Healthy Hydration Staying hydrated is vital for a healthy, energised body, so let us introduce one of...
In our previous article, we shared information on the work of the Forestry Stewardship Council© (FSC) and how they help us to supply sustainable packaging. Their standards ensure the future of the world’s forests, through responsible management. This is beneficial for the long-term future of...
There is a lot of conflicting information about recycling. Misinformation prevents some people from bothering to separate recyclables and general waste, so it’s time to bust some myths. Recycle Week 2022 Since its launch in 2004, Recycle Week has built awareness of and a commitment to improved...
Corrugated cardboard boxes are widely used for shipping goods, but how are they manufactured and why are they a popular packaging material? How are Cardboard Boxes Made? Renewable materials Corrugated cardboard is made from a high percentage (over 70%) of recycled cardboard fibres, combined with raw paper pulp...
In a bid to reduce environmental impact, many brands are developing sustainable packaging solutions. We are seeing a shift away from plastic towards recycled and recyclable packaging materials, including corrugated cardboard. One of the latest shifts has come from the laundry industry. Lowering the Carbon Footprint...
It’s Plastic Free July, so we’re exploring the waste problem and some simple steps that can be taken to switch away from single-use plastic packaging. How Much Plastic Packaging is Recycled in the UK? The UK disposes of 2 million metric tons of plastic waste every year,...
It’s a match made in heaven when brand values are consistent across the product and packaging. No anti-climax because the product didn’t look the same in the flesh and no disappointment that your dream product has turned up in a scruffy box. Simple, Sustainable, Quality Packaging The...
The packaging industry is always on the lookout for innovative solutions that promote sustainability. Glass wine bottles are recyclable and yet only 71% are recovered and recycled in the UK. It is also an energy-intense process, so is there a better option? Wine producers have...