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Welcome to the Lil Packaging Blog - your go-to destination for all things eco-friendly packaging! Dive into our articles to discover the latest news, tips, and case studies surrounding sustainable packaging solutions. From industry trends to success stories of businesses reducing their environmental footprint, we cover it all.

Commemorating Plastic Free July: A Step Towards a Sustainable Future with Plastic Free Packaging

In the UK alone, approximately 2.5 million metric tons of plastic was wasted in 2021. This staggering statistic underscores the urgent need for concerted efforts...

Beyond branding: how to add a personal touch to your packaging

As we see more e-commerce stores replace high street retailers, we're fast getting used to selling and purchasing goods with no face-to-face interaction whatsoever. Yet,...

Why you don't always need a cardboard box - alternative packaging solutions

If the item you need to send is big, bulky, and likely to take a bashing in transit, then a good quality cardboard box is...

Our ultimate guide to T-shirt packaging for your eCommerce businesses

When your package lands at the customer's door, it'll probably be the first time they've ever seen and felt your product in person. From opening...

Book Shipping: The maths behind large letter tariffs

Do you want to mail your books in the most economical way with as little thought at possible? Do you find yourself having to go...

Comic Book Packaging: How to get it right and how to get it wrong...

Suggestions online of how to package comics and graphic novels commonly involve one, or in some cases all of the methods below: "Bagging and Boarding"....

Packaging can be theatre, it can create a story.

It’s not just those of us at Lil who feel that every single company out there in the wide blue world of ours could benefit...

Letterbox sized packaging: Do your products fit through the door?

Are you in the know when it comes to letterbox sized packaging? You should be. From beautiful blooms being sent out by online florists to monthly deliveries...

Your guide to packaging and mailing CDs and DVDs safely.

Old wives tales, urban myths, some conspiracy theories, and guides to packaging and mailing CDs and DVD's safely, share a large element of fantastical thinking....

Branding on a budget: how to create a luxury unboxing experience for less

As we covered in our guide to creating the perfect unboxing experience, if you can deliver the "wow factor" along with your parcel, it can...

Ultimate Guide to Packaging Vinyl Records - Avoid These Common Mistakes!

Learn how to ship vinyl records safely and avoid common mistakes with our expert guide. Whether you're a collector, seller, or enthusiast, discover the essential...