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Packing peanuts. The Styrofoam ones are the worst, as they get a static charge and stick to everything. Some of the 'biodegradable' ones seem a bit better, but I don't really know if they do biodegrade quickly or not and if the sludge they turn into is good or not. The air bag packs are nice for the end user, as they can easily be popped and if you can find a place that claims to recycle, that is good. Old-school bubble wrap is always fun for a few minutes, but isn't as easy to dispose of. Good for wrapping motor cases in if its the small kind. . .
I really appreciate it when vendors use paper. When done properly, it can protect things very well and is easy to re-purpose, recycle or can be used to start a fire when it is *bleeping* cold outside.
For reference, I do try to re-use as much packing material as possible when shipping things to others, so if you get air bags or bubble wrap from me, it is being re-used at least. Packing peanuts always get taken straight to the UPS store. Not sure if they are re-using or recycling them, but they always take them (my UPS store at least, not sure if it is a national deal or not).
Sandy.
I really appreciate it when vendors use paper. When done properly, it can protect things very well and is easy to re-purpose, recycle or can be used to start a fire when it is *bleeping* cold outside.
For reference, I do try to re-use as much packing material as possible when shipping things to others, so if you get air bags or bubble wrap from me, it is being re-used at least. Packing peanuts always get taken straight to the UPS store. Not sure if they are re-using or recycling them, but they always take them (my UPS store at least, not sure if it is a national deal or not).
Sandy.