Articles by Jo Foster

As industrial storage specialists, Solent Plastics provides customers with a large range of special offer new and used storage boxes, crates, containers, trays and other products - you could make massive savings and reduce your environmental impact! Two-thirds of UK shoppers aim to actively buy products with a more positive environmental impact, according to a 2024 study by Amazon of 2,000 c...

When you’re planning a camping holiday or a road trip in your campervan, using versatile storage solutions is the key to having an enjoyable time. Many seasoned campers say you can never have too much storage space. However, you must have the right type of campervan storage that provides practical solutions to your needs without taking over the whole interior. Studies show an estimate...

Solent Plastics’ latest star product is our versatile used 108-litre stacking container with attached lid. Ideal for many applications across various industries, or for home use; this large, heavy-duty, stacking/nesting container is seldom available in used condition - so we’re able to offer our customers a rare treat! These large footprint distribution containers are frequently used by ...

As specialists in high-quality industrial storage solutions, Solent Plastics is able to offer huge savings to customers on our range of used storage boxes, crates, containers, trays and other products. In addition to our regular savings, we also have a selection of May Special Offers on plastic storage boxes, providing sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions to fulfil all your requir...

A good quality wetsuit looks after the wearer in the water, so it makes sense that you should return the favour and care for it properly when not in use. After every session, you need to wash it so it’s fresh and ready for your next outing, as removing salt and sand and eliminating odours is crucial. Appropriate wetsuit care will not only ensure it continues to provide optimum protection, bu...

New legislation has been introduced in England relating to waste collection for small businesses with the aim of improving workplace recycling and helping the environment. Under Section 57 of the Environment Act 2021; on 31st March 2025, it became a legal requirement for businesses and non-domestic premises to separate recyclable waste before its collection. © SeventyFour / Shutterstock....

Using stacking Euro containers in day-to-day operations has many functional and financial benefits for your business. With standard dimensions, they can be stacked on top of each other, or integrated into storage systems with existing containers for your convenience. Their stackability maximises the best use of warehouse storage, as you can store them vertically, rather than spreading th...

Environmentally-friendly storage solutions are increasingly important in today’s business world, with 70% of consumers saying they prefer to spend their money with companies who practice sustainability. As specialists in industrial storage, Solent Plastics can offer significant savings to customers on a vast range of special offer used and new plastic storage boxes, containers, crates, and o...

When your business needs reliable, high quality and cost effective plastic storage solutions, Solent Plastics is your go-to supplier for every requirement. An award winning third generation family business, we’ve been supplying B2B, public sector and domestic customers for many years. Our aim is to understand clients’ exact requirements, source the perfect plastic containers and then deliver...

Planning warehouse storage solutions is an integral part of business success, as any owner or manager will know. The key is making the most of available space, ensuring maximum capacity, combined with optimum employee safety. With this in mind, we’re putting the spotlight on Solent Plastics’ 540 litre Euro size pallet Box and the advantages it provides for your warehouse storage faciliti...