The availability and cost of imports mean millions of goods are shipped around the globe every day. This generates considerable carbon emissions, an issue which needs to be addressed. In addition, it distances retailers from suppliers, which can mean a lack of awareness about unethical...
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...
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...
Freshly roasted coffee, rich in flavour and aroma, delivered to your door; what would you give for that right now? Back in 2014, Missing Bean Coffee Roasters made this a reality, with unique blends that wouldn’t cost the earth. As we’ve recently delivered their order...
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...
When shipping globally, drinks packaging has to be sufficiently robust to ensure your products arrive undamaged. How did we improve the boxes to help bring healthy hydration to more customers? Healthy Hydration Staying hydrated is vital for a healthy, energised body, so let us introduce one of...
In our previous article, we shared information on the work of the Forestry Stewardship Council© (FSC) and how they help us to supply sustainable packaging. Their standards ensure the future of the world’s forests, through responsible management. This is beneficial for the long-term future of...
As consumers, we are now used to spotting labels that inform us whether product packaging is recyclable and sustainable. A new voluntary scheme for the food industry may soon provide more information on the sustainability of food products. How could this help to cut the...
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...
Meeting the demand for cardboard packaging has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride for Aylesbury Box Company and other packaging manufacturers. Globally, demand outstripped supply in early 2021 and we had to respond. We expanded to fulfil customer orders, but what is in store...