[Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

[Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604]

I hate the plastic ones, also, even though my local UPS store accepts 
them for reuse.  But check what you receive, many of them are now 
cornstarch or similar and can be composted.  And the rumor is that 
they're good for the compost bin.
73, doug



On 27-Feb-11 09:42, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 2/27/2011 9:33 AM, r miles wrote:
>> with 6'' or more of
>> peanuts around ALL sides. Pack the peanuts so when you shake the box
>> there is no hint of movement.
>
> NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use packing peanuts. They are a HUGE NUISANCE to get
> rid of, they fly all over the place when you try to unpack them.  I have
> gotten so angry when people ship peanuts to me that I've re-packed them
> in a box and shipped them back, at my expense.
>
> Bubble wrap is far more manageable, and can be loosely crumpled to
> provide good cushioning within the package. Even crumpled newsprint is a
> lot better -- at least we can burn it as kindling or put it in the
> recycling bin :)
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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