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…
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,…
The cities of Richmond, Delta, Surrey, Pit Meadows, and Maple Ridge have significant land agricultural reserve where fresh produce is grown locally. In Richmond BC alone, where Racer Boxes is located, there is approximately 12,338 acres of land base, or 39% of the City, within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Most of the farm land in Richmond is devoted to producing…
The New Horizon of eCommerce for Local Vancouver Farms & Markets Greater Vancouver has a thriving fresh produce industry, from large chains to innovative boutique shops and folksy farmer’s markets, Vancouverites of all stripes get to enjoy some of the best local produce options available in Canada. One thing that all retail grocers today have in…
Save Storage Space: Boxes Delivered Weekly Some food distributors and manufacturers can save valuable warehouse space and reduce fixed overhead expenses by converting from buying boxes in bulk to weekly box deliveries, as our recent case study demonstrates. Buying Bulk vs Prearranged Weekly Deliveries This study comes from the help of one of Racer Boxes customers who recently…