Comments on: Die, Styrofoam Peanuts, Die! http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/ Crafting the Super-Natural Life Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:15:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Allen http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-70138 Allen Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:16:41 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-70138 Recycle them! Once they're contained (literally and figuratively) take them to a shipping store, like Mailboxes, Etc. If they're clean, those folks will take them from you and reuse them. Do pity the poor recipient of the package into which they're added, but pat yourself on the back for recycling. The things are horrible for the environment. Recycle them! Once they’re contained (literally and figuratively) take them to a shipping store, like Mailboxes, Etc. If they’re clean, those folks will take them from you and reuse them. Do pity the poor recipient of the package into which they’re added, but pat yourself on the back for recycling. The things are horrible for the environment.

]]> By: pat Griffith http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-69674 pat Griffith Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:49:31 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-69674 instead of tossing on the trash use acetone (or nail polish remover) to melt them and use as a sealer in your craft projects it dries clear. I used this years ago on a project. instead of tossing on the trash use acetone (or nail polish remover) to melt them and use as a sealer in your craft projects it dries clear. I used this years ago on a project.

]]> By: Evoke Coffee http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-68988 Evoke Coffee Mon, 19 May 2008 20:04:28 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-68988 Thank you for that! Thank you for that!

]]> By: Sherica http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64539 Sherica Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:17:15 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64539 Another 100% natural and cost effective alternative is a new type of peanut called Puffy Stuff ( http://puffystufftn.com ) made from the grain Milo. It's static free and so safe you can eat it. The best way to rid of Styrofoam is to not buy it. Companies won't purchase it if the consumer refuses to accept it. Hopefully in the future it will be banned nationwide as it is in many other countries. Until then, stick to the many alternatives there are out there :) Another 100% natural and cost effective alternative is a new type of peanut called Puffy Stuff ( http://puffystufftn.com ) made from the grain Milo. It’s static free and so safe you can eat it. The best way to rid of Styrofoam is to not buy it. Companies won’t purchase it if the consumer refuses to accept it. Hopefully in the future it will be banned nationwide as it is in many other countries. Until then, stick to the many alternatives there are out there :)

]]> By: Hedgewitch http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64396 Hedgewitch Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:01:43 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64396 you have a fantastic turn of phrase! glad I found your excellent blog :-) you have a fantastic turn of phrase!

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]]> By: Emilie http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64338 Emilie Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:44:06 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64338 We moved a few weeks ago and the removals firm filled the boxes with thousands of those little maggoty things.. I wasn't there to stop them. We are still finding them between clothes in the wardrobe, and under the sofa and yes, sometimes stuck to the cat, who tries to eat them. They must be very hazardous to pets if ingested. Thank god we don't have a toddler crawling around. These peanuts should be banned as there are some great alternatives, like mentioned above you can use scraps of things and recycle.. But perhaps that is not so commercially viable for big companies. When you shop at lush.com they pack their products in popped popcorn. I think that is a great alternative, it works, it's natural, you can dig it into your compost after. And, it doesn't stick to everything and is sort of safe to eat for your beloved creepy crawlies (though it might still be a choking hazard). We moved a few weeks ago and the removals firm filled the boxes with thousands of those little maggoty things.. I wasn’t there to stop them. We are still finding them between clothes in the wardrobe, and under the sofa and yes, sometimes stuck to the cat, who tries to eat them. They must be very hazardous to pets if ingested. Thank god we don’t have a toddler crawling around.

These peanuts should be banned as there are some great alternatives, like mentioned above you can use scraps of things and recycle.. But perhaps that is not so commercially viable for big companies. When you shop at lush.com they pack their products in popped popcorn. I think that is a great alternative, it works, it’s natural, you can dig it into your compost after. And, it doesn’t stick to everything and is sort of safe to eat for your beloved creepy crawlies (though it might still be a choking hazard).

]]> By: michele http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64191 michele Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:41:46 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64191 This made me laugh, I just finished cleaning up after the one or two (pockets full) that my son left in his pants. They were all over the washer, the dryer, all the clothes for a couple of loads. They are evil little buggers with no positive qualities. peace This made me laugh, I just finished cleaning up after the one or two (pockets full) that my son left in his pants. They were all over the washer, the dryer, all the clothes for a couple of loads. They are evil little buggers with no positive qualities.
peace

]]> By: Leslie @ the oko box http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64186 Leslie @ the oko box Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:30:33 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64186 Those things should have been banned as soon as the invented the melty corn kind(and really should have never been approved), and I agree with Victoria E - there's plenty shredded paper for the job ! Those things should have been banned as soon as the invented the melty corn kind(and really should have never been approved), and I agree with Victoria E - there’s plenty shredded paper for the job !

]]> By: Secret Leaves http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64169 Secret Leaves Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:12:37 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64169 I agree COMPLETELY. I hate them, hate them, hate them. We shred our vintage scraps--old sheet music, maps, kraft paper, etc., and use it as packing material. Not only is it environmentally friendly, it's beautiful to look at! Sharon I agree COMPLETELY. I hate them, hate them, hate them. We shred our vintage scraps–old sheet music, maps, kraft paper, etc., and use it as packing material. Not only is it environmentally friendly, it’s beautiful to look at!

Sharon

]]> By: Mandi http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64149 Mandi Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:53:10 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64149 De-lurking to say I thought I was the only one who felt this way! De-lurking to say I thought I was the only one who felt this way!

]]> By: craftydabbler http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64132 craftydabbler Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:24:04 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64132 I think I might be sensing a bit of anger... : ) I think I might be sensing a bit of anger… : )

]]> By: Sabina http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64127 Sabina Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:40:44 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64127 This post is priceless!! This post is priceless!!

]]> By: Victoria E http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64121 Victoria E Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:02:52 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/2008/02/19/die-styrofoam-peanuts-die/#comment-64121 Aren't there enough pointless newspaper left in the world for folks to rip up and use that as making material? Aren’t there enough pointless newspaper left in the world for folks to rip up and use that as making material?

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