Comments on: Think about the packaging

By: Donna Ruark

Donna Ruark — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:11:48 +0000

Have you seen the container that the snacking Diamond almonds come in! Clear, easy to handle. I already used them to store other misc Nuts that were in plastic bags in the freezer. Really cool!!!

Used the clear oval container from the Kraft olive oil mayonnaise substitute to store a bit of brown sugar.

I had to look up “cloches” from above ” a transparent plant cover used outdoors especially for protection against cold” That makes sense, great reuse.

By: Erin K.

Erin K. — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:58:08 +0000

I love the zippered pouches that some sheets, blankets, and other linens come in. I use them in a variety of ways, and love that they are clear so you can instantly see what’s inside.

I also have started reusing boxes, like the instant oatmeal box now holds my miscellaneous spice packets in the pantry. I have boxes in the back of my van to organize things like baby wipes, tissues, a first aid kits, jumper cables, my shopping bags, etc.

After reading some of these other comments I’m going to take a look around the house and see if I have some of the things other people mentioned and figure out a way to reuse them!

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:19:34 +0000

I began using my Vocal point mailer, the same day I received it as a quick coupon carrier also. Great idea

By: Cherie

Cherie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:05:10 +0000

i had my 3rd baby in July and was given some flowers. when they died i removed the cellophane and noticed they were in a pretty purple tin bucket. i discarded the flowers and the girls love their little bucket. they fill it with all sorts of treasures from the back yard. they are never without it when playing in the yard now!

By: Liz Jenkins

Liz Jenkins — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:27:55 +0000

Packaging drives me nuts and it is so nice to see something that is useful and well thought out. My daughter received a gift of a Littlest Pet Shop set last week and it took me 5 minutes and a cut finger to get it open – there was more waste than actual toy. Very frustrating & annoying especially for someone like me who is very conscious of waste.
I’m with Greta, above, for the plastic bags, too! We use any plastic bags we get for pet waste (we have 3 cats & a large dog). Just wish it was compostable!

By: Betsy

Betsy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:37:22 +0000

I guess I grew up in a generation raised by those who came through the Depression as children. Everything was re-used! We always used oatmeal round containers as boxes (covered with Contact paper), cut to the size we needed them. Hate to throw them away now. I love the checks coming in the pencil case, which started me thinking of a use for one that my daughter and I talked about yesterday. She needed something to carry disposable “silverware” for her kids when they eat out. A pencil case would fit the bill. Thanks for the idea!

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:18:58 +0000

Nope, I can’t say that I have ever received anything in the mail that made me giddy with delight over the packaging. Lately I have been noticing that despite all the talk about landfill pileup, it seems likeI get more packaging (and harder to open packaging). So, I like the idea of checks coming in a pencil bag. What is the name of the check compnay?

By: Claudia

Claudia — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:45:48 +0000

Love repurposing! But I used the cardboard boxes to keep things in. Reuse, repurpose, recycle!!!

By: Alicia

Alicia — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:55:56 +0000

Love the pencil case idea! Very neat!

By: Lona

Lona — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:15:44 +0000

Not yet, but today (despite a good sale and a great coupon) I refused to buy yoplait yogurt, just because of the containers. Not recyclable. What is so hard about putting them in something that doesn’t end up in the landfill?