Championing Circular Packaging Design
You might be dreaming of a white Christmas, however, our vision is for a greener world. Unfortunately, we’ve all seen and experienced more devastating consequences of climate change in recent years. Severe flooding, hurricanes, typhoons and other extreme weather events are occurring more frequently. While we can’t control the weather, we can take action to […]
Is Cardboard Packaging a Wise Choice?
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. So, we want to highlight why cardboard remains a wise […]
A Harvest of Packaging Materials
When you think of Autumn does it conjure up images of a school harvest festival? Maybe, you enjoy foraging for seasonal produce including mushrooms, blackberries and apples. For every crop that is harvested, there are elements of the plant that we don’t eat. For example, the stalks of wheat or the skin of onions. However, […]
Sustainable Luxury Packaging
A key discussion in the retail world is whether premium brands can have luxury packaging that is also sustainable. The conversation extends to packaging design, materials, finishes and supply chains, so let’s explore the possibilities. Designing Luxury Packaging The most successful premium packaging has been achieved by brands that focus on developing an iconic and […]
Packaging Designed for Recyclability
Do you add a recycling icon to your packaging and feel that you have ticked the sustainability box or is your packaging designed for recyclability? In this article, we explore the difference. Minimising Packaging Waste The majority of customers and producers are aware of the negative environmental impact of packaging waste. In response, considerable efforts […]
E-commerce Packaging Insight
Looking to grow your e-commerce business? This insight could help. Every year, Mondi surveys thousands of online shoppers to gather insight into changing attitudes and behaviours. One area of focus is e-commerce packaging. As we work with many online retail brands, we’re keen to discover what recipients view as good packaging. E-commerce Report Global paper […]
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 […]
Can Packaging Improve Packing Line Processes?
An efficient warehouse packing process is a fulfilment essential. But, how can packaging help your business to keep pace with orders and meet customer expectations? In this article, we offer suggestions that optimise space and speed in the packing line. Boxes for Quick Packing Line Assembly Most cardboard boxes are supplied flat pack. This minimises […]
Sustainable Buckinghamshire Businesses
Many of our customers are sustainable Buckinghamshire Businesses. They are typically looking for a local, responsive packaging manufacturer, who can meet their requirements. In addition, keeping it local reduces delivery costs and environmental impact. As we are based in a county full of SMEs, it is always exciting to learn about the small enterprises on […]
Sample Boxes for Premium Timbers
It seems that no matter what we want to buy, there’s no shortage of choice. Variety is great, yet sometimes there are so many options that we are unsure of which product to purchase. It is for this reason that sample boxes are popular. Providing a taster enables customers to try, test and compare a […]
Changing Drinks Packaging
Plastic and glass bottles are popular types of drinks packaging, but there is a growing demand for beverage cans. So, what is driving this change? Facts about Canned Drinks Packaging Around 370 billion beverage cans a year are produced globally, with 75% made from aluminium and 25% from tin-plated steel. In the UK, 73% of […]
How to Resize Cardboard Boxes
You have something to send and have a box to reuse, but it is too big. Is there a way to resize cardboard boxes to save you from buying more packaging? The Issue with Oversized Cardboard Boxes Oversized boxes are not viewed positively by recipients and they cause a few issues in shipping and storage […]
Strong Boxes for a Landscaping Merchant
When you have weighty items to send, strong boxes are essential. This was the case for a local landscaping merchant. When the time came to upgrade their sample boxes for Vande Moortel Clay Pavers, Paving and Decking, they gave us a call. Hard Landscaping Materials Country Supplies is an established Buckinghamshire business with a reputation […]
Is Plastic Packaging is Recycled?
When we separate waste and dispose of plastic packaging in recycling bins, we expect it will be collected and recycled into new plastic products. Is this the case? UK Plastic Recycling Rates The British Plastics Federation publishes data* on plastic recovery and recycling rates. As a result, we know there is positive news; investment in […]
Is your Packaging & Print Vegan?
When reviewing their boxes, one customer asked if the packaging we supplied was vegan-friendly. There are no obvious animal products in our packaging materials or processes, but it prompted deeper research. It transpired that we couldn’t evidence that flood printing inks are vegan and that influenced the packaging design. Transparency with Primary Packaging Decisions Minimising […]
Exploring Packaging Material Innovations
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 the impact of packaging waste on the environment has […]
Thank you to all Aylesbury Box Company Customers
Merry Christmas! Our production team, delivery drivers and account managers are completing the last of the 2021 packaging orders. Thank you to all of the long-standing and new customers who have kept us busy throughout the year. We fully appreciate your business and we hope to continue supplying your boxes in 2022. Our offices will […]
Meeting the Demand for E-commerce & Packaging
The convenience, choice and speed of delivery offered by e-commerce retailers have driven the shift to online shopping. Compounded by self-isolation, even those who resisted digital have rapidly increased online spending. Our role as a cardboard packaging manufacturer is to provide bespoke boxes. We help e-commerce retailers to put their brand into the hands of […]
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 […]
Deli-cious Boxes
What happens when you run a deli and café, but lockdown forces closure? This was the case for No2 Pound Street, artisan cheese and wine specialist in Wendover. Like many other small businesses, they were quick to adapt and transform the business model. The premises closed to customers, but considering local needs, they set up […]
Culinary Adventures in a Box
Aylesbury Box Company have recently delivered these red printed cartons to Not Just Nibbles. Could they be posted through your letterbox in the coming months? Ever wished that your child was a little more adventurous about trying new foods? If you struggle with eating out or cooking a range of healthy meals because they are […]
Switch to Cardboard Packaging
A sense of social and environmental responsibility is driving consumers and brands towards sustainable packaging solutions. As a familiar, robust yet lightweight material, cardboard is the obvious alternative to plastic. Ticking all the sustainability boxes, cardboard packaging is formed from recycled and renewable materials, which can be reused and recycled. Brands Opting for Cardboard Packaging […]
All Eyes on Cosmetic Packaging
The beauty industry has long relied on plastic packaging. All of those little pots, tubes and containers create considerable packaging waste, but things are changing. A greater understanding of the environmental impact and shift in consumer habits has prompted fresh thinking. Leading brands are now making it easier for us to recycle empty cosmetic packaging […]
Packaging ‘Villain’ is Changing its Ways
In the world of sustainable packaging, there is something worse than single-use plastic bottles. Although they are a serious cause for concern and they are having a negative environmental impact, plastic bottles can be recycled. This is not always the case for packaging that is formed from multiple materials. Described by The Recycling Association as […]
Retail Packaging Update: Boxes and Bags
This has been a year when retailers have needed to adapt at speed. The demand for deliveries accelerated as soon as lockdown came into force in March. In the packaging industry, orders for cardboard shipping cartons took a sudden leap and the surge in orders has not stopped. Boxes Delivered to your Door Being forced […]
Eco-friendly Fashion Packaging
The polybag is the staple packaging in the fashion industry. Billions of these plastic bags keep clothing clean in transit. This generates a lot of waste. According to an article on packaging waste, only around 15% of the polybags produced are collected for recycling, the rest are contributing to the plastic problem. As the fashion […]
From Product to Personalised Packaging – Preparing to Sell Online
With waves of redundancies being announced, there is a surge of people seeking new job opportunities. Some have been rethinking their career path. Entrepreneurial sparks have been lit and they can see an opportunity to set up an online business. Whilst you may have a wonderful product, a clear target market, money in the bank […]
Avoid Packaging Empty Space!
Packaging is essential for society, yet it is one of the visible signs of our wasteful society. It is essential to find ways in which the economy can grow without increasing environmental damage. This was the over-arching message that was shared in Unwrapping the Future of Sustainable Packaging – a Politico event in collaboration with […]
Delivering Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. This simple concept has had a significant impact on the packaging industry over the last decade. As specialists in the design, manufacture and print of cardboard packaging, Aylesbury Box Company is passionate about supporting our customers to achieve their sustainable packaging goals. Rather than simply supplying boxes, we take time to understand […]
Bespoke Boxes to Combat Boredom
Have you watched every box set, completed DIY jobs and read every book on the shelf? If weeks in lockdown have left you and your partner at a loose end, Buckt UK could fire up the fun. Monthly Subscription Boxes to Keep you Entertained Buckt UK is a monthly subscription box that includes 5 monthly […]
