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gilligan fanatic · 09-17-2006, 01:21 PM

Obviously if you rip it bad you shouldn't re use it but ones that aren't messed up do you see anything wrong with reusing them? I haven't bought new ones in a long time. It seems kind of pointless to do that when you get used ones in all the time. What are your thoughts on this?

debwalsh · 09-17-2006, 01:55 PM

I reuse all the time, not just mailing envelopes (bubble only), but DVD sleeves (I don't use them for myself). I try to open packages with the intent of reusing the packaging.

I also recycle, and I try to buy things in bulk in order to cut down on wasted packaging materials. Reusing materials isn't a negative in my book.

Japs · 09-17-2006, 02:06 PM

Anyone against should avoid me

I use them and I secure them with parcel tape in such a way it is very hard to open. But secure though

digitalmonkey · 09-17-2006, 02:42 PM

Reduce Reuse Recycle

KonfusionFTC · 09-17-2006, 03:47 PM

i re use the bubble wrap ones. but then i stick them inside another envelope though. i just use it for the protection..

lordsmurf · 09-17-2006, 04:24 PM

Just be sure to buy a big fat black marker, about $2 at an office store. Then cover over any addresses or other information. Rip off old stickers or labels as best you can.

I like to staple re-used envelopes shut, then put tape over the staples because USPS hates staples, messes up their machines, and they often refuse stapled packages where staples are not covered.

Put tape over any worn areas.

savageamusement · 09-17-2006, 05:11 PM

I reuse whatever I can--better for the environment too!!

I buy the large envelopes at the club warehouse, cut it in half
as well

kix_dude · 09-18-2006, 01:49 AM

i reuse whenever possible.

T-Greg · 09-18-2006, 09:29 AM

Reuse whatever you can: Bubble wrap, bubble mailers, styro popcorn (can be reused forever!). It makes economical and environmental sense. Save your $ and help the environment at the same time.

loren · 09-18-2006, 10:05 AM

my opinion is

just as long as it gets there in great shape, the packaging is at your option

i dont reuse mailers, since i send almost everything priority, and those are absolutely free

the very small ones i send first class and use 8 cent self stick mailers, so really no need to reuse things at my end

progrocktv · 09-18-2006, 01:40 PM

I reuse all the time. I remember Office Depot used to sell plastic mailers which were reusable and easy enough to tear off tape and address labels. They got rid of them for some reason, I wonder why

omg65 · 09-18-2006, 01:57 PM

As long as the packaging is still in good shape why not?
You can always use mailing label stickers for the new sender/shipping addresses and some glue to re-adhere the flap.

09-17-2006, 01:21 PM	#1
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	Do you see anything wrong with re-using mailers? Obviously if you rip it bad you shouldn't re use it but ones that aren't messed up do you see anything wrong with reusing them? I haven't bought new ones in a long time. It seems kind of pointless to do that when you get used ones in all the time. What are your thoughts on this?
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09-17-2006, 01:55 PM	#2
debwalsh Ancient Archivist Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Posts: 504	I reuse all the time, not just mailing envelopes (bubble only), but DVD sleeves (I don't use them for myself). I try to open packages with the intent of reusing the packaging. I also recycle, and I try to buy things in bulk in order to cut down on wasted packaging materials. Reusing materials isn't a negative in my book.
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09-17-2006, 02:42 PM	#4
digitalmonkey just getting started Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 14, 2006 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 351	Reduce Reuse Recycle
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09-17-2006, 05:11 PM	#7
savageamusement Cutest Couch Potato Senior Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2003 Posts: 2,103	well I reuse whatever I can--better for the environment too!! I buy the large envelopes at the club warehouse, cut it in half as well

09-17-2006, 02:06 PM	#3
Japs Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 331	Anyone against should avoid me I use them and I secure them with parcel tape in such a way it is very hard to open. But secure though

09-17-2006, 03:47 PM	#5
KonfusionFTC Cobra Kai Never Dies Senior Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,381	i re use the bubble wrap ones. but then i stick them inside another envelope though. i just use it for the protection..

09-17-2006, 04:24 PM	#6
lordsmurf Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 08, 2005 Posts: 155	Just be sure to buy a big fat black marker, about $2 at an office store. Then cover over any addresses or other information. Rip off old stickers or labels as best you can. I like to staple re-used envelopes shut, then put tape over the staples because USPS hates staples, messes up their machines, and they often refuse stapled packages where staples are not covered. Put tape over any worn areas.

09-18-2006, 01:49 AM	#8
kix_dude Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 04, 2003 Posts: 131	i reuse whenever possible.

09-18-2006, 09:29 AM	#9
T-Greg Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,711	Reuse whatever you can: Bubble wrap, bubble mailers, styro popcorn (can be reused forever!). It makes economical and environmental sense. Save your $ and help the environment at the same time.

09-18-2006, 10:05 AM	#10
loren Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 1,516	my opinion is just as long as it gets there in great shape, the packaging is at your option i dont reuse mailers, since i send almost everything priority, and those are absolutely free the very small ones i send first class and use 8 cent self stick mailers, so really no need to reuse things at my end

09-18-2006, 01:40 PM	#11
progrocktv Veteran Trader Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 22, 2001 Posts: 43	I reuse all the time. I remember Office Depot used to sell plastic mailers which were reusable and easy enough to tear off tape and address labels. They got rid of them for some reason, I wonder why

09-18-2006, 01:57 PM	#12
omg65 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 05, 2006 Location: hilliard oh Posts: 403	As long as the packaging is still in good shape why not? You can always use mailing label stickers for the new sender/shipping addresses and some glue to re-adhere the flap.