Parcels

It's cheaper or a distributor to buy a restricted range of boxes (say 3 sizes) than a more varied size range.
It's easier, more space efficient and more importantly faster, for the packer to have few packing size options.
The smaller the package the more likely it is to get lost.
They will claim the packaging is recyclable and that's them off the hook.

I just read the opposite opinion, namely that sending small items in big boxes means that the companies are sending a parcel that mainly consists of air, that the bigger than necessary boxes fill up the vans transporting them faster than boxes of graduated sizes would and the delivery points' shelves as well.

These factors make delivery time longer, affect the environment, as not all packaging is recycled and more fuel s used for transporting the goods than would be needed if goods were packed in boxes that suited the amount of items.

There would be no point in my providing my source as it was the Danish Co-op's magazine for customers and therefore in Danish.

If it was delivered in a matchbox-sized parcel it could have easily got lost in the sorting process, there is a minimum parcel size that Royal Mail will take.

Theexwife

If it was delivered in a matchbox-sized parcel it could have easily got lost in the sorting process, there is a minimum parcel size that Royal Mail will take.

That makes sense.

I need boxes to send family gifts within the UK and abroad. I send up to 2kg and the relevant box size costs me £5.40 at the Post office. I am therefore glad to receive decent sized boxes.
I consider it recycling.

I don't care so long as my parcel gets to me safely, and I can recycle the packaging.

I think some people must have too much time on their hands