Articles by Jo Foster

The sterilisation of plastic is especially important if you are going to store consumables like food, beverages, ingredients or medicine. Although many companies today manufacture food grade and food safe containers, sterilisation is still a vital process to combat any health risks - particularly when storing consumable products over long periods. The sterilisation of plastic is especially impo...

Since the rise of online shopping, millions of users have been enticed by the outright convenience it affords. Although many people still prefer to see the actual item before they buy it, companies are now taking advantage of the fact that their audience is becoming more technology-inclined ? giving them a unique online shopping experience that instils a ?realistic? feel. © REDPIXEL / Ad...

Storing seasonal items and the things you seldom use can be quite a headache, especially when you don’t have the right storage containers. Solent Plastics specialises in plastic storage boxes that are up to the most gruelling of storage challenges… and they won’t break the bank! Available in different sizes, there is sure to be an option that perfectly fits your requirements: Extremely Ai...

Businesses in the food and beverage industry use food grade plastic containers to store different kinds of food, liquid or chemicals – as they are highly versatile, readily available and they don’t cost the earth - but what exactly is ‘food grade’ plastic and why do companies opt to use it over other alternatives? Food grade plastics are those that do not contain recycled plastic products,...

Solent Plastics’ range of lockable plastic storage boxes is surely an invaluable investment that will help you to securely store and protect your valuable possessions – from small belongings to larger items that can be stowed in your loft, utility room or garage. Cargo Boxes With a rugged appearance, cargo boxes are the preferred choice for campers and fishermen as they are easy to handle...

Although most of us are familiar with the plastic container recycling symbol, the number inside it will differ from one plastic item to another. Each number signifies the products intended use; it will also determine the kind of recycling process that should be employed. Plastic #1 – PETE or PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Mostly used in: water bottles, peanut butter and mayonnaise conta...

Solent Plastics will soon be adding three new products to our website that are not available anywhere else in the UK! They are already very popular in the European market and we will be importing them in from Germany to sell exclusively to our UK customers. Among the main benefits of our innovative new ranges is their visual appeal - as well as offering excellent storage facilities, these bo...

Online shopping has never been more popular and it can be really easy if you know exactly what you want… but what happens if you are looking for something that is size specific? Buying plastic storage online can be as complicated as choosing shoes and clothes. It’s time to box clever! Solent Plastics has put together a simple guide that will help you to estimate the storage capacity of o...

Solent Plastics’ plastic storage solutions can help get your kid’s toys packed neatly away without too much hassle. Offering plenty of storage space and easy enough to handle, even for kids… well, just take a look at some of our top storage solutions and you’ll see what I mean! Open Fronted Boxes or Multifunctional Stacking Bins These multi-layered stacking bins are good for sorting sm...

When buying a plastic storage solution online, finding the perfect container that fits your requirements can be a difficult task. We understand how tricky it can be, so we’ve prepared a detailed guide to help you find the right storage solution – to save incompatible orders and inconvenient returns! Take note: Internal dimensions are not the same as external dimensions and measurement...