In the age of e-commerce, corrugated cardboard is the most common form of packaging waste. Yes, all those delivery boxes soon stack up! At present, customers take on the lion’s share of responsibility for recycling cardboard packaging. As people are largely aware that cardboard is widely recycled 70% of boxes are disposed of in recycling […]
Scottish Ministers have unanimously passed a bill to incentivise circular economy practices. The aim is to make reduce, reuse and recycle the default position for households, businesses and councils across the country. The Bill will use a carrot-and-stick approach to drive moves towards Net Zero targets. It will encourage the development of environmentally conscious habits, […]
We’ve recently learnt about a London wildlife artist who creates realistic, life-size animals from recycled materials. Most of the creations are made using corrugated cardboard. To Josh Gluckstein, an everyday cardboard box offers the perfect material to work with. He values the cardboard’s strength and durability when forming the core shape by slotting pieces together. […]
Many people have health conditions that result in reliance on medication or devices. An example is diabetes, where thousands of people have benefitted from insulin pumps and/or glucose monitors. These devices help the individual to manage their condition and retain quality of life. However, the volume of material used to package and send these items […]
In 2021, athletes from across the world travelled to Tokyo to compete for their chance to receive a Gold medal. Back in the athlete’s village, they were provided with cardboard beds. Japanese manufacturer Airweave produced these strong and sustainable sleeping arrangements. Why Cardboard? With the right design and construction, cardboard is incredibly durable. What’s more, […]
Can you remember a time when retail packaging was stacked at the supermarket checkout? If you prefer a cardboard box to a bag, you could just help yourself and start packing your groceries. Then they disappeared. Well, it seems that some customers have been asking for their return and Morrisons has announced that they are […]
Cardboard Edison is a board game design company set up and run by Suzanne and Chris Zinsli. More than just designing games, the company has created a supportive community for enthusiastic designers. This led to the creation of the annual Cardboard Edison Award for unpublished games. New Board Games on the Horizon Each year hundreds […]
Cardboard is a versatile material, meaning that there is never a dull moment for a cardboard manufacturer. Requests come in for all sorts of packaging solutions, furniture and fittings. So, we were fascinated to learn about bespoke box manufacturer Thomas Norman & Sons in Bermondsey. This cardboard specialist was renowned for making luxury packaging for […]
Students from two UK universities gathered insight from over 3000 consumers to better understand the information on retail packaging that influences purchasing decisions. There was a particular focus on meat and dairy products. So, which packaging labels do consumers look out for? What Packaging Labels Do Consumers Prioritise? The first insight of note is that […]
What tips on packaging design can we learn from a Creative Director? Key Priorities for Retail Packaging The key priorities for retail packaging which were shared by Simon Hill in a recent Packaging Gateway article include: Applying the ‘less is more’ approach to packaging design by considering simplified ways to communicate your core message and […]
Your natural beauty can be enhanced with a selection of products. And, if you prefer the convenience and range of products sold online, we have a few recommendations to pique your interest. Beauty Subscription Boxes So, how do you discover the brands that work for you? One option is to sign up for a beauty […]
The pub is a place to gather with friends and catch up on what’s been going on. However, many people, especially men, keep their true feelings bottled up. It feels awkward to talk about struggles and easier to stick to light-hearted banter. However, being able to open up and be listened to is vital for […]
The cost of living crisis is felt by businesses as well as families. Yet, many retailers also face the financial burden of shoplifting. One measure to reduce products being stolen is the use of dummy retail packaging. These are simply branded retail boxes with nothing inside. Coop Switch to Dummy Packaging In 2023, shoplifters were […]
According to Defra Beach Litter Monitoring Data, every 100 meters of British beach contains an average of 20 waste wet wipes. So a product designed to keep up clean requires a clean-up operation on our shores. Unfortunately, many wet wipes contain plastic, so they don’t biodegrade. Once on the beach, there is a high chance […]
Most of us drive to the shops or order groceries online. Therefore, our choice about where to shop isn’t always based on geographical location. As such, the leading supermarkets battle to gain our business. These supermarket wars have positive and negative outcomes. However, we’d like to share a good news story. Cutting Costs, Cutting Packaging […]
