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11/06/04, 09:06 PM
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a useful packing/filler material?
Hi All,
I am shipping 2 large cardboard boxes to ex inlaws in the Philippines.Contents are primarily clothing and toiletries,that I have vacuum packed in order to fit in as much as possible.
I will still have air space between bags,and need to think of something useful and non-perishable to use in place of styrofoam packing peanuts.
Takes about a month in transit,weight is not a concern,but cost is...
Any ideas greatly appreciated..
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11/06/04, 09:14 PM
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Rolls of good quality toilet paper
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11/06/04, 09:21 PM
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Popcorn. Unbuttered, unsalted. Plain old popcorn.
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11/06/04, 09:28 PM
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Grab some newspaper, and rip it into thin strips, from the top down. It does not tear well side to side, as that is against the grain. Rip it up and fluff it apart a bit. Also, shredded paper from a paper shredder.
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11/06/04, 09:31 PM
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How 'bout real salted peanuts in the shell?
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11/06/04, 11:53 PM
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I second the pop-corn. It's light and doesn't add wieght to postage like other materials will.
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11/07/04, 12:52 AM
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In Remembrance
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Originally Posted by pogitondo
Hi All,
I am shipping 2 large cardboard boxes to ex inlaws in the Philippines.Contents are primarily clothing and toiletries,that I have vacuum packed in order to fit in as much as possible.
I will still have air space between bags,and need to think of something useful and non-perishable to use in place of styrofoam packing peanuts.
Takes about a month in transit,weight is not a concern,but cost is...
Any ideas greatly appreciated..
Love this site!
Pogitondo
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Fill it with air filled ziplock bags or just cut the boxes down to size so no extra space is there.
Good luck
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11/07/04, 01:40 AM
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So far popcorn or peanuts ... toilet paper is a good idea,but they don't use it..every family member has there own cup,and they cleanse with water from a bucket..
Pogitondo
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11/07/04, 08:12 AM
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What is wrong with packaging peanut styrofoam? Some are now made out of corn starch and are thus biodegradable. However, you might consider other items they might find useful, such as garden seeds or socks, towels, (etc.) bought by the bundle at flea markets.
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11/07/04, 08:13 AM
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In Remembrance
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P.S. During WW-II popcorn was actually used as packing filler. However, it was found it would pick up oil drips, etc. and the natives would still eat it, thus getting ill.
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11/07/04, 08:22 AM
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If the contents are primarily clothing & toiletries, why do you need packing?
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11/07/04, 02:35 PM
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If the contents are primarily clothing & toiletries, why do you need packing?
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It costs $50 per box to ship regardless of weight. I just don't want to pay to ship empty space,or waste space with something they can't use.
I have already filled in some with cotton balls,band -aids,marshmellows,and bulk candy...just lookig for other ideas..
Pogitondo
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11/07/04, 02:41 PM
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Towels, bedding or just pieces of material if they were a usuable size.
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11/07/04, 04:31 PM
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Books, magazines, plastic bags, dish clothes, handkerchiefs and pecans.
Let us know what the outcome was.
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11/07/04, 06:37 PM
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Toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, lotion, shampoo, coffee, hot chocolate mix, powdered drinks, writing paper, pens, pencils.
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11/07/04, 07:21 PM
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I use those plastic grocery bags that I can never seem to use up. Theresa.
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