Recycling - why I have so much.

[janedoe]

I ordered a grow tunnel. It's a set of wire half hoops with a plastic cover that closes at both ends. Kind of like a greenhouse for plant rows. The entire site was 50% off.

This is what they sent. There are five of these boxes. All five of the sections could have fit in one box. And the recycling center is constantly asking if we're recycling for a business (not allowed). This is why.

[Jeff]

Yeah, sometime packaging is such a waste.

One of the funny things to my friends at least is I am a huge proponent of the internet of things. I have a an Amazon echo, couple actually, lights and everything are all controlled by her. However it also allows me to just order a lot of groceries and things just by voice and just when I need them. So like the other day I went to the bathroom, replaced the roll and was on the last pack of toilet paper. So when I walked out of the bathroom, "Alexa, order more toilet paper." and in 2 days toilet paper arrives on my doorstep. I know I have covered this before, but doing this, I get a case of toilet paper. Something I will use and buying like this and in bulk it is way cheaper than even going to Costco and buying in bulk. let alone the grocery. Plus I do not have to waste my time going there standing behind the crazy lady with all the coupons. I do the same with paper towels, laundry detergent, soap, shampoo etc.

Anyway, the one thing that drives me nuts about this every time I do it. 2 days later a large box arrives. Inside that box, is another large box which doesn't quite fit inside the first box so there is a bunch of added packing material as well to cushion the other box. Inside that other box is all my toilet paper in 4 four packs. Which I then take out the four pack and put away a couple packs in the bathrooms and now I am left with not one, but 2 large boxes and a bunch of packing material to dispose of. Couldn't they just have shipped it in the original box?

[POPTOP]

Before the holidays I order a lot on line. Most come in boxes a little too large with packing material. My thought, they use standard size boxes to save costs. Also, with Amazon, I often get a survey to ask about how the product was packed, appropriate size, ease of opening, was the product protected, etc., which leads to think it's to their advantage to have said products arrive in good condition rather than paying for a return and replacing. After the holidays, I have tons of boxes to get rid of. On the other hand, I'm glad the products came in pristine condition.

[Bernie]

Before the holidays I order a lot on line. Most come in boxes a little too large with packing material. My thought, they use standard size boxes to save costs. Also, with Amazon, I often get a survey to ask about how the product was packed, appropriate size, ease of opening, was the product protected, etc., which leads to think it's to their advantage to have said products arrive in good condition rather than paying for a return and replacing. After the holidays, I have tons of boxes to get rid of. On the other hand, I'm glad the products came in pristine condition.

I also have lots of boxes. Perhaps everybody heard by now, Amazon is offering a free shipping label to your local Goodwill, fill any box (doesn't have to be Amazon) with stuff to donate, drop at post office, two birds with one stone as they say.

[janedoe]

Yeah, sometime packaging is such a waste.

One of the funny things to my friends at least is I am a huge proponent of the internet of things. I have a an Amazon echo, couple actually, lights and everything are all controlled by her. However it also allows me to just order a lot of groceries and things just by voice and just when I need them. So like the other day I went to the bathroom, replaced the roll and was on the last pack of toilet paper. So when I walked out of the bathroom, "Alexa, order more toilet paper." and in 2 days toilet paper arrives on my doorstep. I know I have covered this before, but doing this, I get a case of toilet paper. Something I will use and buying like this and in bulk it is way cheaper than even going to Costco and buying in bulk. let alone the grocery. Plus I do not have to waste my time going there standing behind the crazy lady with all the coupons. I do the same with paper towels, laundry detergent, soap, shampoo etc.

Anyway, the one thing that drives me nuts about this every time I do it. 2 days later a large box arrives. Inside that box, is another large box which doesn't quite fit inside the first box so there is a bunch of added packing material as well to cushion the other box. Inside that other box is all my toilet paper in 4 four packs. Which I then take out the four pack and put away a couple packs in the bathrooms and now I am left with not one, but 2 large boxes and a bunch of packing material to dispose of. Couldn't they just have shipped it in the original box?

Fortunately, Costco and Sam's have automated their coupons. No more clipping. Things are heading in that direction which is smart.

[JC001]

Unfortunately CVS prints all the rest of their current coupons out on my receipt after using one of them that they loaded on my card automatically (the rest were there too).

[janedoe]

Unfortunately CVS prints all the rest of their current coupons out on my receipt after using one of them that they loaded on my card automatically (the rest were there too).

I hear you. Bj's Wholesale Club prints a foot long receipt minimum no matter what you buy. One item? A foot. No idea why.

[Woody]

Amazon packaging blows me away. For this Christmas this year we exchanged cash with idea of buy something you need or want because I have no idea what you want. So i have been ordering a few items off of Amazon. Watch band, Wifi Smart Plugs and some Furnace Filters (exciting gift to myself) and the amount of cardboard that shows up amazes me.

I feel like my second job that doesn't pay well at all is recycling. We cleaned out the basement and filled our Dodge Journey with cardboard boxes and shopping bags.