Why there’s never been a better time to switch to sustainable packaging
22 Jan 2025
Corrugated is one of the most sustainable packaging materials available.
Indeed, almost 80% of all corrugated packaging is recycled in the UK and a similar percentage of raw material utilises the material that is recycled. (Source: Confederation of Paper Industries – CPI)
Jennifer Riddell, Managing Director, Boxshop and Boxes and Packaging (Dumbarton) shares her thoughts on why 2025 is the year to switch to sustainable packaging.
Why?
Because choosing sustainable packaging is the right thing for business, for end users and for consumers, indeed, however the packaging you choose passes through the supply chain.
Whether it’s supply chain packaging which could deliver benefits such as space and shipping cost reductions, to high quality ecommerce packaging which allows customers to receive goods in sustainable, easily recyclable packaging rather than single use plastic, choosing sustainable packaging could be a very wise business decision.
How?
Whether it’s looking for a way to make your current corrugated packaging more effective, or making the switch to corrugated from hard to recycle materials, a corrugated packaging designer and manufacturer is the key to unlocking success.
It’s important to choose a provider that fully understand the materials they are working with. There are so many different types of corrugated board which translates to so many different solutions especially when integrated with knowledgeable design.
Professional designers understand the materials and how they perform, how print finishes look on them, how easy they are to assemble, strength and rigidity; the list goes on.
Suffice to say, a packaging designer worth their weight, such as those in our team, will find and design the correct solution to ensure all the benefits of sustainable packaging can be enjoyed by your business and its operations.
All you need to do is make an initial enquiry, explain your requirements and our team will do the rest, presenting ideas and solutions to you.
When?
Simply, there’s no time like the present. ESG policies, goals and Scope 1 ,2 and 3 emissions are here to stay and it’s likely that more legislation surrounding sustainability will become present in the years ahead.
With many businesses also looking to reduce their carbon footprint because of their own sustainability goals, choosing a local supplier can be advantageous.
We work with customers across Scotland and are proud partners to some of Scotland’s most iconic businesses in the food and beverage sector, including those in the highlands and islands, local produce and businesses in manufacturing, engineering, gifts, clothing, accessories, luxury items and more.
This diverse range of customers perfectly showcases the agility of corrugated packaging and how we make it work through a portfolio of production and print machinery.
With a dedicated casemaker for high volume, up to three colour print work to our BOBST 6 colour High Quality Post Print (HQPP) for products with amazing print finishes we have a huge range of corrugated packaging manufacturing capabilities to suit customer requirements.
So, with the sustainability message and carbon footprint goals set to gather pace in 2025, there never has been a better time to explore the possibilities and benefits that choosing corrugated packaging can bring.
And, if you’re a business based in Scotland, Boxshop is on hand to support. With extra resilience and production capabilities at our sister site in Dumbarton and benefitting from being part of the wider Logson Group, customers enjoy all the positives of local, independent service and autonomous decision making combined with the strength of the group.
To discuss your corrugated packaging requirements and solutions with our team simply give them a call on 01355 222960 or email them on boxes@boxshop.com.
