Many brands are taking action to reduce the volume of plastic packaging used to display and deliver products. One of the latest moves has been taken by Sainsbury’s, with Tu Baby Clothing now being presented on cardboard hangers. Cardboard Hangers Replace Plastic Packaging Clothing sold in High...
Every once in a while, we receive a request for cardboard from a local organisation. Usually, it’s boxes, but earlier this year we were asked for some very large sheets of flat cardboard. The request came from a group of students at Aylesbury High School....
This Plastic Free July, we are looking at alternatives to plastic packaging. One of the barriers to switching is that fibre-based packaging is not moisture resistant. When it gets damp, paper and cardboard lose rigidity and that can render them useless at holding and protecting...
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...
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...
Throughout the year, there are significant days when retailers aim to boost their profits. Valentine's Day has recently passed, Easter is on its way and the final few weeks of the year are dominated by Christmas. On these occasions, packaging design is crucial for transforming...
Our cardboard boxes offer strength and protection at affordable prices. These are also qualities shared by PowerHands, one of our most recent packaging customers. PowerHands Resistance Training A good grip and hand strength helps us all to manage everyday tasks, like opening jars and lifting heavy bags....
When delivering bottled beverages, you need to trust that the shipping boxes are sufficiently robust to survive the journey. Broken bottles cause a mess, a safety risk and incur the cost of sending out replacements, so how do you design drinks packaging to ensure this...
Single-use packaging waste is polluting the planet and impacting the health of flora and fauna that depends on nature, including us. Imagine the benefits to our rivers, oceans and countryside if we could make it disappear! One company is developing true solutions that do just...
Corrugated cardboard is a resilient material; strong, insulating and cushioning. It is widely used to transport goods, but on a few days of the year, cardboard can also be found transporting people on the water. The time to sign up for novelty boat races is...