Taped Box
Place the box on a flat work surface. Turn it upside down so that the fixed base is facing up.
Remove any tape that might be holding the box together. In some cases you may be able to simply lift the tape and pull it across but that isn't always easy to do and if you're doing bulk boxes, it's often impractical. Instead: Slide a scissor blade, box cutter or a craft knife through tape. A sturdy modern key will also do the trick. Pull it right along the tape, in the gap it overlaps between the flaps. Run the blade through the tape sideways at each end to open completely. Always face the blade away from you, just in case it slips.
Flip open the box flaps completely outward each end.
Press the box down to flatten.
Done. It can now be stored, recycled or used as required.
Glued Box
Place the box on a flat work surface. Turn it upside down so that the fixed base is facing up.
Locate the box end that has been glued in place.
Unseal the glue: If the box is lightweight and used for groceries such as cereal or pasta, you will usually be able to do this simply by hand. Slip your finger under the glued flap at one end and start working it through the glue to detach the flaps. For tougher boxes with stronger adhesive bonds, you may need to lever with a scissor/knife blade, a metal ruler or similar object. Slide the object in at one end of the flap and gently lever the flap up. Then work the object across the flap to release it from the other flap.
Flip open the box flaps at each end.
Press the box down to flatten.
Done. It can now be stored, recycled or used as required.
Printer Paper Box
Pull apart the two cardboard flaps glued against the base of the box.
Repeat on the other side.
Open the box out fully.
Fold flat. Done.
Fruit or Banana Boxes
Pull the lid and base apart. Deal with separately.
Pull open each of the flaps on both of the box pieces. You can hold the flaps from inside the hole in the middle of the box to give you more grip.
Fold to flatten neatly. Done.
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