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Are you a new Etsy seller or thinking about starting your own Etsy shop? Knowing where to start can feel a little daunting, especially when it comes to packaging and shipping your products.

Are you setting up a small business, work for one or own one? Use this checklist to make sure you have all the packaging you need when your orders go out the door.

Choosing the right size cardboard box is all about finding the optimum size for your product and allowing for sufficient in-box protection. This short guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of measuring a box.

TL;DR Counterfeit products aren't just a problem for consumer brands. For industrial businesses, fake or unauthorised components can create product failures, safety risks, warranty issues, reputational damage and significant financial losses. Anti-counterfeit packaging combines physical and digital security features, such as tamper-evident packaging, security labels, unique identifie...

TL;DR Summary PPWR: EU-wide packaging rulebook (replaces PPWD). Applies from August 2026, including new reporting requirements. Applies to all packaging; incl. marketplaces, fulfilment, importers (can include non‑EU sellers). Covers all packaging placed on the EU market, including marketplaces, fulfilment providers, importers and some non-EU sellers. No blanket small business...

Most people know what cardboard, stretch wrap, polybags and other common forms of packaging look and feel like (and what they are typically used for). However, although many will likely have seen it used for estate agent signs, you may not have considered how you can use Correx® for packaging. This article provides an explanation of what Correx® packaging is, its typical applications, an...

The automotive industry is often defined by its scale, yet that scale is easy to overlook in day-to-day operations. As the sector continues to evolve through electrification and global supply chain change, its economic and industrial influence remains significant worldwide. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK automotive industry generates around £92 bi...

TL;DR Summary Eco-friendly packaging is still too often judged on unit price alone, which misses where the real costs sit. In practice, well-optimised packaging can reduce spend across materials, shipping, storage, damages and returns, while also helping businesses limit exposure to packaging compliance costs tied to PRNs and the UK’s extended producer responsibility framework.The real a...

TL;DR Summary Ordering boxes is the easy part. It's everything that goes with them that catches small businesses out. From the tape that keeps your parcels sealed to the void fill that stops your products rattling around in transit, the extras matter just as much as the box itself. Here’s a summary of five essential packaging items to order with your boxes. You’ve found the right b...

TL;DR Summary Packaging prices in 2026 are going up because oil prices are changing, fuel is more expensive and there is pressure on plastic supplies. Since plastics and transport cost more, packaging costs are rising too. The best way to deal with this is to use less material, improve packaging design and work more efficiently to save money and reduce environmental impact. Packagi...