The Packaging Blog

Here we feature how-to-guides and informative articles created to help businesses get the most out of their packaging. From bespoke printed book wraps and envelopes, guides on sustainable tape and the latest ecommerce packaging design trends across different industries.

Ecommerce Packaging

by Nathan Calvert How to Make Your Online Business More Sustainable with E-commerce Packaging
Learn how to make your online business more sustainable with e-commerce packaging that reduces waste, improves efficiency, and supports your brand values.

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by Nathan Calvert 5 Innovations in Packaging & Delivery for E-Commerce
Discover the latest innovations in e-commerce packaging and delivery, from sustainable materials to cutting-edge technology.

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by Nathan Calvert E-commerce Packaging: a Powerful Tool for Marketing
Discover how to leverage e-commerce packaging as a powerful marketing tool.

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Unboxing Experiences

by Nathan Calvert Enhance Your Deliveries with Custom Printed Packing Tape
Add professionalism to every parcel with custom printed packing tape. A simple, low-cost way to improve branding, security, and the unboxing experience.

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by Nathan Calvert Packaging can be theatre, it can create a story.
Discover the art of creating a theatrical story through ecommerce packaging.

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by Nathan Calvert Good Mess - Custom Paper Tape for an Ethical Food Brand on a Mission
Eat Good Mess is a family-owned bakery promoting health through diet changes and offering custom-printed, eco-friendly tape to elevate their unboxing experience.

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Packaging Knowledgebase

by Jo Hilton 20 Zero-Waste Packaging Ideas for Your Business
Implementing a zero-waste packaging strategy should be a priority for any business and the reason is simple: with it comes a considerable number of extensive...

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by Nathan Calvert How to Securely Wrap a Pallet by Hand: A Step-by-Step Guide
Wrapping a pallet securely by hand is a critical skill for ensuring goods are transported safely and without damage. Follow these seven simple steps to...

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by Nathan Calvert Case Study: Crust King - Tough Packaging for a Tough Product
Who They Are Crust King is on a mission to help people make restaurant-quality pizza at home—without the need for specialist equipment. Their flagship product,...

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by Nathan Calvert The Benefits of Supplier Consolidation in Ecommerce Packaging Supply Chain (GNFR)
In the fast-paced world of eCommerce, an efficient packaging supply chain is critical for maintaining operational success and cost control. However, many businesses grapple with...

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by Nathan Calvert Carl Bovis Photography - Book Wraps for Beautiful Wildlife Photography
Somerset photographer Carl Bovis needed the perfect packaging for his A5 books, coasters, and cards. He found it with our BW1 book wraps — sturdy,...

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Saving Money with Packaging

by Jo Hilton How to Consolidate Packaging for E-commerce
Consolidating your packaging can reduce costs, speed up fulfilment, and cut waste. This article outlines practical ways to streamline your e-commerce packaging setup without compromising...

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by Jo Hilton Handle With Care: How to Ship Fragile Items
As an ecommerce business, you have to ensure that what you’re sending out gets to your customers undamaged and uncontaminated. After all, if a product...

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by Jo Hilton How to Reduce Damage During Shipping
One major way to keep unnecessary costs at a minimum for your e-commerce business is by ensuring that products get to your customers in perfect...

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by Jo Hilton Five ways vinyl tape will make your business money
In our five ways series we cut to the chase and look at the reasons why buying just one of our products can save you...

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by Jo Hilton How to Save Money on Shipping: Carrier Tariffs, Royal Mail & More
If, when it comes to getting your products out to customers, you’re a fan of Royal Mail , then, as an e-commerce business, you have the ability...

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All About Boxes

by EJ Sinclair 8 Creative & Useful Upcycling Ideas for Cardboard Boxes
In today's world, where sustainability is a must, finding innovative ways to repurpose materials has become a valuable skill. Here at the Packaging Club our...

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by Jo Hilton Choosing The Best Packaging for International Shipping
Updated 6/8/2025 An ecommerce business which has enjoyed success at home might start to think about potential next steps. And spreading its wings by expanding...

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by Jo Hilton Tape or Strapping: Choosing the Best for your Cardboard Boxes
Traditionally, tape is big in the world of packaging. It’s used, of course, to construct and seal cardboard boxes before they are shipped off to...

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Company News

by Nathan Calvert The Packaging Club Named on FEBE Growth 100 Watch List 2025
The Packaging Club has been recognised on the FEBE Growth 100 Watch List 2025. A proud moment for our team and a celebration of bold...

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by Nathan Calvert Paper Price Increases Add Pressure to UK Packaging Costs
With paper prices climbing and supply volatility increasing in 2025, here’s what’s changing and what to watch for.

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by Nathan Calvert Accessibility Improvements to our Website
Updated May 2nd 2025 - image to be updated Supporting those less abled in our society is a topic that is close to our heart...

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