I am often asked this question. Both have an impact on the environment, but to different degrees because no natural and synthesised material is made without the use of energy and resources powered by carbon-rich resources such as coal, oil and gas. There is no perfect material currently and this is an inconvenience truth.…
REELcorrugated Optimised packaging protection and visual impact whilst reducing the carbon footprint to nearly net zero – the corrugated being powered by food waste – another world first. What is it? Corrugated which can be litho, flexo, screen or digitally printed to provide high impact branded graphics for packaging, POS and display products. …
We are delighted to announce, that REELbrands has been shortlisted in the Design Innovation Reduction category, of the Plastic Free Awards. The awards, produced by Surfers Against Sewage and Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation, celebrate the eco-warriors protecting our nation from plastic pollution, and bring together all the movers, shakers, and change-makers. The award ceremony will…
How to box clever during a Corrugated Board shortage Firstly, let’s get on our Soap Box… Currently, the world of packaging has a shortage of corrugated board, and it’s fair to say the industry is somewhat boxed in! As a result, many UK business are finding themselves in the same box; experiencing difficulty obtaining corrugated…
Whether your cup is half full or half empty is missing the point…the cup is refillable! We believe the best products in today’s world are those designed with a renewable life cycle in mind. Renewable, refillable, recyclable products are our cup of tea! However, it’s our products functionality and brandability which is causing a storm in…
Introducing our Sustainable REELpunnet Range! Feasibly the best commercial fibre-based punnet range on the market. Our new range includes mushroom, fruit, and fresh produce punnets, plus a tray board range. Cost and details below…. Although many businesses feel the pressure to convert to a green packaging portfolio, REELbrands know that food packaging in particular can…
REELbrands are FINALIST in the EDIE AWARDS! In a record-breaking year of entries, the judges of the edie’s Sustainability Leaders Awards have had their say, and REELbrands are super proud to reveal, we are finalists in not one but two categories, being shortlisted overall with 3 nominations! Blow the REELtrumpets please! ABOUT THE AWARDS 18…
Is this REALLY the World’s first plastic-free pop-up cardboard ice bucket? Think about it. What are ice buckets typically made from anyway? Steel, aluminium, plastic, glass even ice. But cardboard, is that even possible – won’t they just leak? The idea for a cardboard ice bucket came to me in 2007 whilst touring a corrugated box…
Probably the best drinks carrier in the world! “So what’s the best product you’ve created and what’s so special about it?” a friend asked me recently? “PortaDrink® I replied without hesitation! Probably the best beer (and drinks carrier) in the world! PortaDrink® is a multi-drink carrier which was launched in 2005 and has become the favourite…
New range of high-performance, plastic-free materials launched -Cygnus® REELboard. Out with the old, in with the new! When we started REELbrands in 2018, our mission was to drive innovation in packaging. We have continued to do this through collaboration, working closely with industry experts and leading manufacturing partners. Our primary focus being the development of…