By: Hadyn Oliver 7 Minute Read What's a great way to ship your products in a professional but stylish way? It has to be the mailer box! You may wonder, what's wrong with the standard 4 flap (0201) style shipping box? Or you may be asking why is the mailer...
What should I use, cans or bottles for my beer?
By: Hadyn Oliver 4 Minute Read The big debate. Are cans better than bottles? Or bottles better than cans? Many people ask this question, from craft-brewers to big companies. It’s been a debate since the time cans started popping up in stores, making beer easily accessible to consumers around the...
The Top 6 Worst Branding Mistakes You Should Avoid
By: Hadyn Oliver 4 Minute Read Your brand is the face of your company. It tells the brand story and shows customers who you really are. Consumers choose the brands they like because of their reputation, friendliness, customer service and quality products. Making sure your brand image is good, is...
How to design packaging for a brand new product – The Ultimate Guide
By: Hadyn Oliver 6 Minute Read Designing your packaging for a brand new product can be so difficult and confusing, especially if you've left it a bit last minute. It's important your packaging is functional and protects your product at the same time as looking aesthetically pleasing. Whether it's a...
The Ultimate Guide To Packaging Print Methods
By: Hadyn Oliver 5 Minute Read As you would know, having print on your packaging plays a huge part in what consumers think of your brand. It also helps you stay ahead of your competition and stand out from the crowd. Taking time to design your packaging and introducing new...
What Is Corrugated Cardboard? When Was It Invented?
By: Hadyn Oliver 3 Minute Read As you'd know, corrugated cardboard is the most popular packaging material used in today's world. And it's not expected to change anytime soon. Why? There are several reasons but to mention a few: Lightweight Strong Sustainable Provide excellent protection. In this guide we are...
The Future Of Ecommerce Packaging
By: Stefan Christie 5 Minute Read Looking back 10 years who would have thought the online marketplace would be such a huge part in our lives? And, it doesn't really come with a surprise, does it? With the pandemic and all, everyone turned to online shopping. Ecommerce is all transactions...
The No-Nonsense Guide to Sustainable Mailing Bags in 2023
By: Stefan Christie 7 Minute Read What are the mailing bag sustainable alternatives? Are you confused by what is and what isn't "eco-packaging"? Maybe you're researching into the different options and not sure what to choose. A popular piece of packaging is the mailing bag. It's become increasingly common in...
The Best Packaging Choices for Takeaway Restaurants in 2022
By: Hadyn Oliver 5 Minute Read Do you know how many plastic boxes are used across the takeaway industry every year? 500,000,000 + That's over half a billion plastic food containers ending up in landfill each year! We understand how hard it is to suddenly switch to a new packaging,...
How To Keep Postal Costs To A Minimum – Small Businesses
By: Hadyn Oliver 3 Minute Read Funnily enough, all businesses start as a small business and then grow. Everyone starts off by keeping spend to a minimum at the same time as trying to keep customers happy. Postal costs can be a big expense if not managed correctly. It's going...
How To Make The Switch From Plastic To Paper Tape?
By: Stefan Christie 7 Minute Read Over the past decade, consumers have become increasingly eco-aware. In fact 70% of consumers prefer to buy from a brand that is demonstrating sustainable behaviours. Many large e-commerce companies such as Amazon have already made the switch to the fully biodegradable and recyclable paper tape...
Glassine: The Ultimate Guide To The Plastic Alternative
By: Hadyn Oliver 3 Minute Read What's that you say? Glassine? You may have heard of it, but it's unlikely. With the climate crisis being a top concern for many across the world, innovation and creativity have been playing a big part in making packaging more sustainable. Plastic has been...
How To Create Sustainable Festive Gift Packaging: The Ultimate Guide
By: Stefan Christie 8 Minute Read As the nights draw in, the leaves begin to fall, and it starts to get colder, some people are annoyed summer is over, others excited for the Christmas season ahead. This creates a major opportunity for your brand, and it is important to join...
Christmas Packaging: The Best Material To Use To Be More Sustainable
By: Stefan Christie 3 Minute Read As we all know, the Christmas holiday season is a time for giving. But what about giving back to the environment? With Christmas just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start thinking about how you can make your packaging more sustainable....
What are the different types of Gummed Paper Tape Machines? Which is best for you?
By: Hadyn Oliver 4 Minute Read You're here because you've made the decision to go fully sustainable? Or you just doing your research? Or maybe even bought some gummed tape and looking for a dispenser. If you're considering gummed tape, it's a good fully sustainable tape solution. Not only made...
Sustainable Packaging Myths Debunked
By: Hadyn Oliver 4 Minute Read Times are changing, consumers are changing, attitudes are changing. Sustainability is a top priority. Environmental ideas are now expected of brands by a growing audience that is increasingly clued up about sustainability. To add a fact, 45% of Gen-Z shoppers have now stopped purchasing...
12 Unique Ideas For Your Christmas Packaging
By: Hadyn Oliver 5 Minute Read Christmas! Everyone loves that time of year, wrapped up warm, getting cost by the fire and feeling the festive season. And that's brilliant, it's what you think of Christmas as, but it can also be a huge opportunity for many businesses. And packaging plays...
The Ultimate Guide To The UK’s Recycling Symbols: What Do They Mean?
By: Hadyn Oliver 7 Minute Read Do you know how many recycling symbols there are in the UK? Here in the UK, we have so many different varieties of recycling symbols that are meant to help consumers with how and what to recycle, but with such a vast number, many...
Is Sustainable Packaging Worth It?
By: Hadyn Oliver 4 Minute Read Is Sustainable Packaging Worth It? Maybe you are a business owner looking at your competitors, they've just implemented sustainable packaging before you have even thought about it. Or maybe you've read about it, but still not sure. This quick guide will give you your...
Mailer Bags or Shipping boxes: Which is best for you?
A common question, but do you know the answer. Which is better for your business? A mailer bag, or a mailer box? Learn more here.
