Save money on Sydney boxes

Save money on Sydney boxes

by | Mar 18, 2021 | New Cardboard Boxes, Second Hand Boxes

Save money on Sydney boxes

Running a business in Sydney can be costly, so saving money on things like cardboard boxes makes perfect sense.

Like to know how?

One easy way is to buy second hand boxes. Second hand boxes usually cost less than equivalent new cardboard boxes, and at Boxes For Business we regularly have truck loads available at our Sydney warehouse. Most Sydney box companies can’t provide this money saving option.

Second hand doesn’t mean second rate

Many people don’t consider second hand boxes because they either don’t know they exist or they’re concerned about their quality. You needn’t worry, because at Boxes For Business our Sydney warehouse is dedicated to carefully checking all our second hand boxes to make sure they’re in good condition and ready for reuse. And sometimes second hand boxes are boxes that have never been used before and they’ve simply become available because they were considered obsolete by their previous owners. In other words, they’re as good as new. Whatever the case, second hand boxes often do just as good a job as new cardboard boxes but with the added benefit of costing you less – which means you have more money to spend on other things, and that’s a great feeling.

Time equals money

In Sydney people often say they’re strapped for time and if time equals money then doesn’t it follow that this time consumption is costing people money?

So saving money isn’t just about the price you pay for something but also the time it takes to find and organise what you want.

Our Sydney warehouse is full of both second hand and new cardboard boxes, so you don’t have to waste your time digging around to find boxes that are a consistent size and shape to suit your purpose. You can simply peruse our website to find the right box. And unlike many other Sydney box companies we have photos of most of our products online so you can see straight away whether or not a box is suitable. You don’t have to spend time going back and forth on the phone waiting for someone to describe the boxes to you.

On top of this, at Boxes For Business we’ve made placing an order simple and straightforward. You can easily shop online at a time and place that suits you, which means you can use your time more efficiently.

As far as we’re aware no other Sydney box company enables you to buy such a wide selection of second hand boxes directly online. And if you need boxes on a regular basis these time saving options can really add up to big savings over time.

So, saving money on cardboard boxes in Sydney is possible, if you think outside the box a little.

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Can Sydney’s cardboard boxes help our future?

Can Sydney’s cardboard boxes help our future?

by | Mar 18, 2021 | Environment, New Cardboard Boxes, Second Hand Boxes

Can Sydney’s cardboard boxes help our future?

Multitudes of cardboard boxes are used in Sydney every day, so isn’t it worth considering their environmental impact? After all . . .

Future generations are dependent on us

These days we hear common catch phrases like climate change, global warming, greenhouse gas and carbon footprint. Our impact upon the environment is regularly on the mainstream agenda, including the media, the science world, environmental organisations, and even government policies.

Is it possible that how we treat the environment now, could have an impact on future generations?

Is it also possible that some of the changes going on in Sydney and around the earth today might have negative consequences within our own lifetime?

What can we do?

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”

— Dr. Seuss, from The Lorax

We’re happy to say that there are small and large things that can be done at both individual and corporate levels. Some suggestions for contributing to a healthy earth are quite simple and easy enough for any of us to do – which is good to know, isn’t it?

For example,

  • SAVE ENERGY by using energy efficient lights or switching off appliances when they’re not in use.
  • TRAVEL SMARTER by using more public transport or car pooling.
  • CONSERVE WATER by using water efficient appliances or fixtures such as shower heads that reduce water consumption.
  • REDUCE WASTE by buying reused or recycled.

There are three easy ways to cut down our waste and together they can make a big difference to the amount that ends up in landfill, as well as saving energy and other valuable resources. All important for the environment, right?

These 3 methods are often referred to as the Three R’s

  1. REDUCE – Produce less waste by being more careful about what we buy or use.
  2. REUSE – Use the same item more than once instead of throwing it out.
  3. RECYCLE – Send suitable waste products to where they’ll be converted into material that can be used again.

Cardboard boxes can help

In line with these recommendations, cardboard boxes have environmental benefits which can help you feel great about using them – good news in Sydney where box consumption is high. To make your job easier there’s plenty to choose from at our online shop.

Cardboard boxes are . . .

  • Reusable which means any energy or resources that’d be required to make a new cardboard box is eliminated and the boxes don’t go straight into landfill.
  • Recyclable and are often made using recycled content, which means reduced energy and water consumption, as well as less waste from box manufacture.
  • Originate from trees which are renewable resources. If care is taken the trees can be replenished.

Recycling and reusing are also recommended by the Australian government,

“Buying or using products which have either been used before or are made up of recycled materials keeps valuable materials out of landfill. It also reduces the need to manufacture new materials, meaning less energy and water is consumed.”

https://yourenergysavings.gov.au/

Make the earth a better place

Sydney is only one very small part of the world, but if we all take responsibility for the patch we’re in, together we can make a difference.

Just imagine, if we buy new cardboard boxes made from trees or better still from recycled material, or if we buy second hand boxes, we’re actually contributing to a healthier earth – and that’s an awesome feeling. Of course, cardboard boxes aren’t going to solve all our environmental problems, but combined with other measures, such as those mentioned, we can be part of the solution. We can all help make the earth a better place, not only for ourselves, but also for future generations – wouldn’t that be rewarding?

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Why 100’s of industries use pallet pads to increase efficiency & save money

Why 100’s of industries use pallet pads to increase efficiency & save money

by | Mar 18, 2021 | Environment, New Cardboard Boxes, Packaging Supplies

pallet pads | Why 100’s of industries use pallet pads to increase efficiency & save money

 

100% Recyclable Pallet Pads

Cardboard pallet pads are usually made from recycled cardboard; they’re lightweight and are themselves 100% recyclable which means the environment can breathe a sigh of relief. Pallet pads can also be known as pallet liners or cardboard pallet sheets.

Benefits 100’s of industries

Pallet pads are used in many different industries including printing, signage, paints, healthcare and lots more. In fact, just about anyone or any business with goods to pack or stack can benefit from using pallet pads.

Would you like to know how pallet pads help?

Pallet pads are normally used to cover the bottom of pallets to protect products from damage caused by things like splinters, nails, moisture and grime, which means your products can stay in good condition. Pallet pads also help keep products clean and free from dust so they’ll look just as good as when they were packed.

Pallet pads are frequently used for separating products into different layers for more efficient distribution, which ultimately means cost savings. And using pallet pads between layers can also help give the pallet extra stability and prevent uneven stacking, which helps avoid tumbles and increases safety during storage and transit.

When placed on the top of pallets of goods, pallet pads can help deter theft as well as provide protection when pallets are being stacked on top of one another, which means you save money on both fronts.

Pallet pads made from corrugated cardboard can even be used as general packaging by folding the cardboard along the corrugation lines and then folding around your products. It’s a simple way of protecting your goods and you can fold the cardboard to suit your need, which means they’re suitable for more than just one type of product.

Overall, cardboard pallet pads provide a cost effective and convenient means for many businesses and industries to protect their products, be more efficient and to save money while they’re at it. All helpful to a successful business – right?

Where can you get pallet pads?

At Boxes For Business in Sydney we regularly supply cardboard pallet pads to a range of different businesses, and the good thing is we usually have them in stock. Our pallet pads come on pallets of 500 and many companies buy multiple pallets of pallet pads at a time to take advantage of the bulk savings, but you’re welcome to buy a part pallet if you don’t need that many. Next time you need pallet pads, click this link for easy online ordering.

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Ecommerce needs cardboard boxes & packaging more than ever

Ecommerce needs cardboard boxes & packaging more than ever

by | Apr 13, 2020 | New Cardboard Boxes, Packaging Supplies, Second Hand Boxes

Ecommerce needs cardboard boxes & packaging more than ever

 

What is Ecommerce?

“Business that is conducted on the internet”

https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/e-commerce

Ecommerce Trends

Online sales have been steadily increasing year after year and based on current trends are anticipated to continue to grow for years to come. Wouldn’t you like your business to share a part of this growth?

Although not intended to cover every base, the below statistics are just some of many available that show current levels.  However, these figures only take into account the start of 2020, so don’t include the full impact of the Coronavirus pandemic which is bound to have a tremendous effect on the stats for the year.

If you’re involved in business and ecommerce is not already a part of your day to day operations, then perhaps now is the time to start. After all, other statistical analysis also shows that growth may slow in the future as the number of online stores increases, resulting in more competition. Wouldn’t it be good to beat some of that competition right now?

  • “Revenue in the eCommerce market amounts to AU$29,730m in 2020.
  • Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2020-2024) of 5.0%, resulting in a market volume of AU$36,152m by 2024.
  • The market’s largest segment is Fashion with a market volume of AU$9,904m in 2020.
  • User penetration is 72.8% in 2020 and is expected to hit 78.5% by 2024.
  • The average revenue per user (ARPU) currently amounts to AU$1,602.18.
  • In the eCommerce market, the number of users is expected to amount to 20.9m by 2024.
  • In the year 2019 a share of 27.6% of users is 25-34 years old.
  • In 2020, 89% of total eCommerce purchases in the country is domestic”

The above statistics sourced from 

https://www.statista.com/outlook/243/107/ecommerce/australia?currency=aud

Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Australia is often referred to as the lucky country and in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic that certainly rings true when we compare ourselves to many other countries. According to Australian government regulations, thankfully many businesses have been able to continue to operate in order to keep our economy going and for many that’s a great relief.

Prior to the Coronavirus some businesses and warehouses already had well-established online sales strategies, whilst others out of necessity have turned towards ecommerce as a way of enabling them to survive and even thrive. As a consequence many businesses are now experiencing the thrill of people buying their products online at a higher than normal rate and some are experiencing this for the very first time.

The spike in demand  due to the Coronavirus means that it’s almost certain that online sales will gain market share and become much more popular in the future.

“Coronavirus is, inevitably, changing the way that we’re shopping — and as more restrictions on movement come into effect, that means a shift away from brick and mortar stores to online catalogues.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-06/coronavirus-covid-19-self-isolation-online-shopping/1212283

Vital elements of ecommerce

If you’re currently involved in an ecommerce business or you’re contemplating a shift in that direction, it’s highly likely you’ll need to find a convenient and cost effective way to pack and protect your goods.

Cardboard boxes are one of the most economical means of packing; and packaging supplies such as packing tape, bubble wrap and void fill go hand in hand with boxes in order to secure and further protect your goods. And depending on what your business does, you may find that mailing bags are also very useful for sending out smaller items to your precious customers.

Now more than ever, cardboard boxes and packaging supplies are an essential part of many ecommerce businesses. Some might even go as far to say that without these packaging products, a large part of the ecommerce world would come to a grinding halt. Imagine that!

Boxes For Business can help

At Boxes For Business we offer a comprehensive range of cardboard boxes and packaging supplies to help ensure your ecommerce business runs as smoothly as possible.

After all, we offer an online solution ourselves and understand the importance of customers having the convenience of being able to shop online.

With just a few clicks you can chose what you want and easily navigate your way through our simple cart and checkout process.

And more than that, when you deal with Boxes For Business you don’t need to throw your environmental conscience out the window because many of our products such as second hand boxes are eco-friendly and therefore help reduce your carbon footprint.

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How cardboard boxes are made

How cardboard boxes are made

by | Mar 16, 2020 | Environment, New Cardboard Boxes

How cardboard boxes are made

 

Made from renewable resources & easy to recycle

Making corrugated cardboard boxes involves a number of processes, which can be quite interesting. Would you like to learn some of the basics?

Trees into Kraft paper

One of the first steps is that trees have to be converted into Kraft paper. The most common trees used for this process are pine, spruce, fir and silver birch. These kinds of trees have long fibres, which gives the Kraft paper a high tear, split and burst resistance – which are all good qualities for stronger paper, aren’t they?

Trees such as these above are natural and renewable resources, which means they can be replenished over time. Responsible management involves planting new trees when existing trees are harvested, and that means less harm to the environment, doesn’t it?

The look and colour of Kraft paper can depend on the trees it’s made from. It can vary from light to dark brown and even a yellowish colour at times.

The process of making Kraft paper involves pulping wood chips, which starts with the tree trunks being stripped of bark and torn into small chips. These chips are then placed in a large high pressure tank and cooked in a solution of mainly alkaline based chemicals. The wood chips convert to fibres after the pressure is released. Quite amazing, don’t you think?

In trees there’s a glue like substance called lignin which binds the individual fibres of the tree trunk together. This lignin is no good for making paper, so it needs to be removed.

The alkaline solutions used in cooking help dissolve the lignin and increase the strength of the pulp. This is often referred to as the sulphate process and is where the name Kraft comes from, as it’s the Swedish word for ‘strength’.

After various other steps, the fibres are made into heavy rolls of Kraft paper ready to be made into cardboard.

Kraft paper into corrugated cardboard

Corrugated cardboard usually has at least three layers – an inner and an outer liner with a wavy corrugated section sandwiched in between. This corrugated section helps give the cardboard its strength and impact protection, which is important when packing, isn’t it? The corrugating process occurs on machines called corrugators which can be as large as football fields. Picture that!

Some rolls of Kraft paper can be used for the corrugating medium in between, and other rolls can be used for the inner and outer lining. In the corrugator the various rolls of paper are crimped and glued together to form the corrugated cardboard which is ready to be made into new cardboard boxes, some of which you can buy here.

Corrugated cardboard into boxes

After the Kraft paper has been converted into corrugated cardboard a slitter scorer then scores and cuts the continuous sheets of cardboard into large box blanks ready to go to other machines for further processing, which commonly includes trimming, gluing and printing.

For instance, various machines fold the boxes along the scored lines and then glue or stitch (staple) the blanks in the appropriate places. The sections are folded together to form the finished product which is a corrugated cardboard box, something you’ve probably used many times before, right?

The finished flat boxes are then banded together and stacked ready for shipping. You can easily buy new cardboard boxes on our site.

Recycling

We’re pleased to say that environmentally friendly processes, such as recycling, have continued to grow in importance and it’s very common these days that instead of virgin fibres from trees being used in the manufacture of cardboard, that most of the content of cardboard is recycled material – which seems like a step in the right direction, wouldn’t you say?

In Australia most, if not all, new cardboard boxes have a percentage of recycled cardboard in them. Even with boxes predominantly made from virgin Kraft board, the corrugation in between the liners is usually made of recycled board.

Today many boxes are made from 100% recycled material, sourced from existing cardboard, such as second hand boxes, and also from other second hand paper products. Instead of tree fibres, the recycled materials are the starting point and they go through processes such as de-inking and removal of other impurities and then continue through many of the same processes that virgin Kraft does when it’s made into cardboard boxes.

Recycled board is usually distinguishable by the minor imperfections in its appearance when compared with virgin Kraft.

One of the qualities that makes cardboard so simple and environmentally effective to recycle is that the fibre has already been processed. According to Planet Ark, using recycled material to make cardboard boxes means that,

“…large amounts of water (up to 99% less) and energy (up to 50% less)” are saved

In addition, there are also less by products and wastes associated with recycled cardboard, which also seems great for the environment, doesn’t it?

A win for the environment

Another incentive for manufacturers to make cardboard from recycled material is that it’s much cheaper to make. Recycled material doesn’t have to be cooked or washed to have the lignin removed and this means reduced costs.

As a result of both its ease of recycling and the cost savings involved, it’s likely that the use of recycled material to make cardboard boxes is only going to continue to grow in the future – and isn’t that a tremendous win for the environment?

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cardboard boxes Sydney | Not all cardboard boxes are created equal!

cardboard boxes Sydney | Not all cardboard boxes are created equal!

by | Mar 3, 2020 | New Cardboard Boxes

Not all cardboard boxes are created equal!

It might come as a surprise to some, but there’s more to cardboard boxes than first meets the eye.

Most people don’t give it much thought, as cardboard boxes are so common they’re sometimes seen to be of little value. However, they serve a very important role because they contain, carry, store  and protect products and other things that are of value to people, especially in business.

If that’s the case then isn’t it logical to give some thought to which cardboard boxes might be suitable for you?

Knowing some of the basics can help you buy new cardboard boxes wisely and potentially save you a bit of money at the same time. Just imagine!

What’s the difference?

Corrugated cardboard generally has at least three layers – an inner and an outer liner with a wavy corrugated section in between. This corrugated section helps give the cardboard its strength and helps provide impact protection. The corrugation is commonly known as the flute, and comes in a variety of different thicknesses. Would it help to know what they are?

Some of the most common types of flute and their rough thicknesses are shown below

  • C Flute                  4mm thick
  • B Flute                  3mm thick
  • A Flute                  5mm thick
  • R Flute                  2mm thick
  • BC Flute               6-7mm thick
  • AC Flute               8-9mm thick

There’s also more flute types that we haven’t mentioned here, for sake of time.

Thicker cardboard usually provides more impact protection so can be ideal for more fragile items. However, it’s often more expensive and takes up more storage space, so it’s good to decide on your highest priority. For many, the extra cost of a thicker cardboard is well worth it when they consider the money it saves in damages to their products. For others, a thicker cardboard might be overkill. Being aware that there’s a difference means you’re more likely to choose the right boxes, especially when you buy new boxes online.

Is that all?

The thickness of the flute is not the only thing to consider when choosing new cardboard boxes. The weight and hence strength of the cardboard used also plays a part and this is often referred to with numbers. Different companies often use different codes and have variations between the cardboard in their boxes, but some generic  terms do exist across the industry.

For example, the numbers 1,3 and 4 are fairly standard and usually appear before the flute letter to further indicate strength. When it comes to corrugated cardboard there’s  1C, 3C and 4C as well as a 1B, 3B and 4B just to name a few. When it comes to these generic codes, typically the lower the number the stronger the corrugated cardboard. For instance, 1C is stronger than 3C and so on. Most reputable cardboard box companies will understand these terms, even if their own codes are quite different. To make the process easier for you, we’ve used more user friendly terms on our website when describing our boxes. We’ve indicated whether a box has a single or double corrugation and we’ve referred  to rough strength of the cardboard with the terms Light, Medium and Strong. See for yourself at our new boxes shop.

But wait, there’s more!

If you didn’t know already hopefully you’re becoming more aware that not all boxes are created equal. However, we’ve only just scratched the surface, so if you’re interested in finding out more, then a good starting point could be https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrugated_fiberboard

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Choosing the right cardboard boxes & packaging supplies

Choosing the right cardboard boxes & packaging supplies

by | Mar 2, 2020 | New Cardboard Boxes, Packaging Supplies, Second Hand Boxes

Choosing the right cardboard boxes & packaging supplies

Would you like to save time and money and make your job a whole lot easier in the process? With these helpful pointers you’ll be on the right track to doing just that, whenever you buy cardboard boxes and packaging supplies.

How to choose the right boxes

  • Heavy items require stronger boxes that are capable of holding the weight.
  • Smaller boxes are ideal for heavy items as they don’t get too heavy to carry.
  • Boxes being stacked on top of one another need to be stronger to support the extra weight.
  • Boxes that are a close fit for your items help prevent movement and damage within the box.
  • Solid level items, such as cans, provide internal support to a box, so a lesser strength, lower cost box may be sufficient.
  • Boxes with thicker cardboard or extra board corrugations in the walls provide more impact protection.
  • Boxes that are all the same size, are easier to pack, stack and transport.
  • Do you want to choose the right boxes?

To help guide you, the product section of our website indicates size, strength, board corrugations and cardboard thickness which makes it easier to shop for the right new cardboard boxes and second hand boxes

How to choose the right packaging products

  • Good quality packaging tape, with rubber solvent adhesive, sticks better to cardboard.
  • Items needing extra protection can be wrapped in bubble wrap or protective foam before being packed into boxes.
  • Products like void fill, butchers paper, and bubblewrap can fill empty space in boxes and help prevent shift and damage.
  • Stretch wrap helps hold everything together on a pallet and provides some weather protection.
  • Heavy items may require strapping to secure them safely during transit.
  • For some items boxes aren’t suitable and it’s more effective to wrap them in single face corrugated cardboard, protective foam or bubblewrap, or perhaps pack them into a padded mailer.
  • Do you want to choose the right packaging supplies?

To help guide you, the product section of our website indicates the relevant details when you want to buy packaging supplies.

More packing tips

  • Pack boxes to their capacity to prevent items shifting and boxes crushing.
  • Fill empty space inside boxes to help pack them to their capacity.
  • Don’t over pack boxes. If they can’t close they may burst open or be unstable when stacking.
  • Pack heavy items on the bottom, so the boxes don’t overbalance.
  • Wrap fragile items before packing, to help provide more cushioning protection.
  • Seal each box securely with packaging tape to contain what’s inside.
  • If wrapping items rather than boxing them, then wrap them well. It’s better to overwrap rather than under wrap.

These valuable tips help ease frustration and can even keep money out of a swear jar!

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