The Future of Packaging
The future of packaging looks set to be a balancing act. Brands want sustainable alternatives to plastic and ways to engage with buyers. However, they also need solutions that are functional and cost-effective. So, as a packaging manufacturer, how do we tick all the boxes? A Future Less Reliant on Plastic Packaging The future of […]
A Taste of Argentina
Are you looking for a unique box of chocolates for Mother’s Day? Or an indulgent treat for yourself? If so, let us introduce you to tantalising Sur Chocolates! Fortunately, this local business has an online shop, so their irresistible goodies can be delivered to your door. We were delighted to provide sustainable e-commerce packaging for […]
Environmental Good News
We know that there are many environmental issues impacting our world. However, many of us have made multiple changes to reduce the escalation of environmental problems. So, are our efforts making a difference? Let us share some environmental good news! Prioritising Sustainability Over recent years, a growing number of our customers have stated sustainability as […]
Rethinking Food Packaging
Consumers want appealing fresh food, at the perfect ripeness and with a decent shelf life. However, they are also keen to avoid chemical preservatives and plastic packaging. With tonnes of fruit and veg being shipped around the globe daily, can rethinking food packaging provide a solution? Alternative Food Packaging Getting our 5-a-day is easier when […]
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 […]
Which Blooms for your Flower Boxes?
Aylesbury Box Company produces cardboard flower boxes for several floristry companies, but which blooms are in trend this season? The British public favours the classics including roses, tulips and lilies. However, it’s great to mix these with a few unusual shapes and colours. So, what are the spring and summer flower trends? Spring Bouquet Flower […]
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 […]
Do Customers Prioritise Sustainable Packaging?
Aylesbury Box Company is on a sustainability journey. We produce sustainable packaging and we care about our people, and our planet, so we continuously implemented measures in line with our company vision. Our vision is to be an industry-leading cardboard packaging company; achieved via being innovative and helpful. Our activities should have a positive effect […]
Advent-ageous Packaging Design
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 items like chocolate, biscuits, toiletries and beer, into the ideal […]
Can We Make Packaging Waste Disappear?
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 that with one of nature’s most renewable resources! So, let’s […]
Why is FSC® Certification Important?
How can we have paper-based packaging without environmental destruction and what has FSC® certification got to do with it? We know that trees are essential to the global ecosystem, yet trees have to be felled to provide many of the items we use every day. Sustainable Packaging Supplies We’re aware that plastic packaging is damaging […]
Packaging EPR: Latest Guidance
Every UK packaging company is aware of the forthcoming changes to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). This comes into play from January 2023, placing greater recycling responsibility on the packaging industry. The aim is to encourage sustainable packaging design and practices. EPR also applies to companies packaging own brand goods to sell in the UK, including […]
Custom Packaging for an Innovative Product
We enjoy the challenge of applying our cardboard engineering skills to create bespoke boxes that provide the perfect fit, presentation and protection for a product. When we were approached by the founders of Shirinoku, the Aylesbury Box Company team had a fascinating packaging design project to work on. Introducing Noku Canvas Connecting with nature is […]
Commitment to Sustainability
As world leaders gather in Glasgow for COP26, we want to explore what the UK business community can do to reduce environmental impact and increase sustainability. What is COP26? COP26 is a gathering of 120 world leaders, who will be negotiating and committing to actions to tackle climate change. Targets set at the Paris Agreement […]
Championing Sustainability in Organic September
Feeding the world whilst keeping food prices as low as possible is a challenge for producers. Intensive farming has provided a way to meet demands, yet whilst it keeps prices down, the cost to the environment, animal welfare and consumer health are high. Organic September highlights the benefits of choosing to buy organic produce. Yes, […]
Does Buying FSC® Labelled Packaging Make a Difference?
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 organisation was only founded in 1995. In […]
Packaging Supplier with FSC® Certification
Aylesbury Box Company has an announcement. We have received certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®). Sustainability has underpinned our development; it has informed our packaging solutions and our processes. We know that the future of our business, our customers’ businesses and the environment depend on carefully managed forests. Receiving this formal recognition is a […]
