Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It’s a common expression, but sometimes it’s hard to implement. The team at Racer Boxes is proud to use mostly recycled paper in their products, but recognize that there’s more that can be done to help the environment. According to a 1997 study, packaging in general was responsible for about a third…
As a supplier of cardboard boxes, Racer Boxes knows how much recycling goes into delivery products. As a green alternative for packaging, cardboard is surprisingly efficient—but not all recycling has to be turning old boxes into new boxes. If there are kids around, recycling cardboard can be an artful and delightful way to kill time….
Racer Boxes is a proud Canadian cardboard box manufacturer, but great savings and value mean there are more reasons to shop local than unbridled patriotism. When deciding between manufacturers based in Canada or overseas, there’s a lot to consider. One of the biggest advantages of going domestic involves sourcing. When a company requires a product…
It’s no surprise that packaging plays a big role in how a product is perceived. With all the choices available today, it can be difficult to select the most appropriate. And while everyone at Racer Boxes stands by corrugated cardboard as a tried and tested solution, here are some other options that are picking up…
With such a range of box manufactures in the market today, choosing the best box for your products is becoming more and more tricky. Not to worry. Racer Boxes knows the trick to picking the perfect box requires 3 considerations—product, delivery, and appearance. The first step is the most obvious: the product itself provides the…
As a box company in Vancouver, the team at Racer Boxes is aware that the rise of E-commerce has left some worried about the potential effects on the planet. With prevalence Amazon and subscription box services, it seems like we should all be up to our ears in cardboard boxes. But curiously, long-term data suggests…
As a Vancouver-based cardboard box manufacturer, the team at Racer Boxes understands that reconciling volume discounts with cash flow and storage requirements can be a challenge for many new and upcoming businesses. In order to better meet the needs of their clients, Racer Boxes offers flexible box delivery options. Flexible delivery allows clients to take…
As a Vancouver-based corrugated box and carton manufacturer, the team at Racer Boxes understands the importance of selecting the right packaging for your business. For those wondering about the difference between carton and cardboard, these are two distinct mediums, even though they have a similar function. To help clients make better purchasing decisions, this article…
With the start of November, the holiday and gift giving countdown is officially underway. As a wholesale cardboard box manufacturer, the team at Racer Boxes has compiled a blog of useful delivery tips. For anyone who has ever stressed about a gift arriving intact and on time, these simple suggestions from Canada Post can help…
Earth Day wasn’t that long ago. As a box manufacturer, we have to consider the impact we have on the environment. Many people love to hate packaging, but good packaging is actually is one of the most underrated tools for reducing waste. It makes sense when you think about it. If your packaging is snug,…