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%...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...