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branwyn · 04-13-2008, 09:35 AM

Hippyshopper: Lush introduces popcorn packaging

Real Popcorn as Packing Material

Popcorn packaging | Ethical Living | Guardian Unlimited

Popcorn Packing

Packaging in Popcorn - New York Times

Alohamelly · 04-13-2008, 02:18 PM

Good idea ... as long as it isn't popped in oil.

I love Lush ... reminds me I need to order something.

DisMomRox · 06-10-2008, 04:59 PM

Using popcorn for packing is a good idea, but I don't know if I would want to waste the food. The opened package may smell good.

TeriMomOf4 · 06-10-2008, 06:39 PM

I have done that. When I sent a big box to Iraq to my exhusband's wife (aka my son's stepmother), I packed everything in popcorn. That's been a few years ago. MUCH better than using plastic or styrofoam!

Girlzmommy00 · 06-14-2008, 05:26 PM

My only concern would be allergies.

I know this isn't exactly the same but in the past I've purchased things were the seller put a dryer sheet in the box to make it smell nice. One time it made me so ill, I had to go to the ER due to the allergic reaction I had. I didn't tell the seller all of that, just said that with allergies, the dryer sheets are a problem for some, like me.

meco · 06-14-2008, 07:50 PM

allergies are a good point. you could mention it?

otherwise it sounds great. i would love the idea.

Girlzmommy00 · 06-15-2008, 08:45 PM

That is a good idea, you could always mention to the buyer "I usually pack my things in popcorn but I can use something else if you prefer"

Michele · 06-16-2008, 01:48 AM

The only issue I see besides allergies is the choking hazard. Packing peanuts are a choking hazard too though. I personally like the peanuts that dissolve when you wet them. Still a mess though.

Indi's~Mama · 06-16-2008, 03:16 AM

Lush have been doing that here for a while. I laughed & laughed the first time I saw my soaps nestled in real popcorn! You can put the popcorn in your compost bin if you have one