It’s an exciting time in the packaging industry. That’s because environmental concerns are driving a wave of innovations. We’re seeing a significant shift away from plastic packaging and some exciting new products that are making this possible. However, sometimes the old ways are the best....
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...
Forests are essential for all paper-based packaging. Whether the paper is used in sheets, moulded pulp, board or layered into corrugated boxes, it originates from trees. As a result, packaging manufacturers, like us, are fully invested in sourcing virgin material from sustainably managed forests. The...
In 2020, the demand for cardboard packaging was booming and Aylesbury Box Company was in the position to take on an apprentice. Josh joined the team and has been working with us, whilst completing his studies, since November 2020. Why Take on an Apprentice Aylesbury Box Company...
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...
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...
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...
The news of a large fire at Smurfit Kappa was a shock to the cardboard packaging industry. They are a major supplier of cardboard to smaller UK packaging companies, including us, with many people across the industry knowing individuals in the team. We were relieved to...
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...