Globe PackagingDo you shop online and purchase products from ecommerce businesses? Most online stores use packaging supplies, such as parcel boxes and cardboard boxes to ship their products to customers. If you are planning to throw away all these packaging materials, thinking they are waste materials, wait! You can repurpose them at home and benefit the environment. A few of the ideas can help you save money. Some are DIYs which are considered great for de-stressing!
Using Cardboard Boxes For Storage
Double wall boxes that you receive when you shop online can be used as storage boxes. These boxes are strong and can be repurposed for storage. This way, you can save money by not spending on plastic storage solutions, which are not environmentally friendly.
If you have moving boxes left from your last move, you can repurpose them for keeping your Christmas lights and decor items.
Cardboard boxes can also be repurposed to store non-seasonal clothing. During summer, you do not require jackets, coats, jumpers and other winter clothing. So, you can store them in such cardboard moving boxes. These boxes allow airflow, unlike plastic containers. When not required, you can fold them flat and take them out again when needed.
Similarly, cylindrical golf club boxes too can be repurposed. You can keep your art rolled safely inside these boxes.
If you have any plans of moving, you can order quality packaging supplies, like moving boxes, bubble wrap, tape, golf club boxes, air pillows, single and double wall boxes and more from the website of Globe Packaging. They provide quality packaging materials at cost effective prices.
Using Kraft Paper For Crafting Purposes
When you receive your ordered products, sometimes you get Kraft paper used as for packaging. You can flatten it and fold it properly and keep it aside for your future craft projects.
Kraft paper can be used for crafting bunting and to wrapping Christmas baubles. You can also make streamers for decor and star medallions. Kraft paper also can be used to wrap gifts. You can also use it to line drawers and shelves. Covering your books with Kraft paper is another great use of this versatile packaging material. When packing cardboard moving boxes for your next move, it can be used as a void fill.
Making Plarn from Plastic Bags for Crocheting
The plastic bags, which otherwise may end up in landfills, can be repurposed for crocheting. For this, plastic bags are first converted into plarn (the word is a mix of plastic and yarn) and then used for crocheting.
At home, you can make use of plastic bags by cutting them into strips using scissors and tying them together. You can even combine it with wool or thread. This plarn can be used for creating crochet mats, baskets, handbags, skipping ropes, blankets and more such items. Plarn items can easily be cleaned and drying is also quick.
Using Bubble Wrap for Your Plants
You must have popped the bubble wrap, which came with the products you ordered online. Did you know popping bubbles is a great stress buster? Bubble wrap is also a good insulator. Plastic material and the structure of air pockets ensure to keep cold out and heat in.
During winter, cold can harm your garden plants. To save your delicate plants, you can use bubble sheets to wrap around them and protect them from cold. If you have a greenhouse, you can also use it to insulate its panes.
I hope, after reading this article, you can now repurpose the packaging supplies like cardboard boxes and moving boxes and do your bit for nature.
