When the barista in your favourite independent café makes you the perfect coffee, it can give you the boost you need to get through the day. But did you know that the waste coffee grounds can revitalise your garden as much as your mind? We...
We’ve recently delivered printed packaging to a specialist retailer with an unwavering dedication to the beautiful game. As a supplier of authentic kits, what did he need to put football shirts in the box? The Love of Football Nations’ hopes are currently pinned on their team making...
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®...
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...
Forests have always provided resources for the people and animals that live on Earth. However, the demand for certain products has made it profitable to chop down significant areas of forest, replacing the trees with agriculture. Can the actions we take as businesses in Europe...
Your product range is sorted and now you need e-commerce packaging. So, how do you know what you need when this isn’t your area of expertise? For many online retailers, the easy option is to order off-the-shelf postal boxes, but this is unlikely to be...
Many brands are looking for bold, impactful e-commerce boxes, yet, to keep shipping costs down, they are price sensitive. Having listened to their requirements, one of the options we recommend is flood printing. What is Flood Printing? Flood printing, also called flood coating, is a print process...
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...
When Aylesbury Box Company first opened its doors, polystyrene inserts and bubble wrap were widely used as void fillers. Many brands favoured layers of packaging to heighten the perception of luxury or value for money. Plastic was widely accepted as a desirable packaging material. Awareness of...
Bold and impactful packaging design helps to make a brand memorable. When a Pets Love Fresh e-commerce box arrives at the door, we’re sure that even the dog associates it with their favourite lunch! Pets Love Fresh Our bodies need nutritious food to function at their best...