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Can I reuse boxes? Yes!

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If you are passionate about the importance of being eco-friendly, then boy have we covered a great topic for you here: reusing Amazon shipping boxes!

At every point in our life, we have reused one thing or another for a completely different purpose. However, there’s a trick to finding out which boxes can be reused for packaging and shipping and which can’t.

First, there are the single lined boxes and double lined boxes, then the packing peanuts and finally, the bubble wrap. Yes, every single time can be reused but you have to carefully inspect them to make sure they are not damaged. So, before you head to your nearest home depot to buy packaging supplies, give this article a read.

Let us help you decide when to reuse supplies, and when it’s smarter not to:

When to Reuse Boxes

You Will Save Money

Why spend money on packing boxes when you have the perfect ones sitting in your home. Inspect the box from every angle and take measurements. With so many deliveries made over the year, you are bound to discover one matching your needs.

You Will Save Time

In order to find the perfect box for shipping, you start with the measurements of the object. Why waste your time with this when you can simply try placing the object in all the boxes you have and then choose the best fitting one!

Going Green

Always be on the lookout to keep boxes handy. No matter what you are ordering, save the box and place them in a dry area. So, now you are saving money, your time and reducing your carbon footprint in the world.

When Not to Reuse Boxes

Broken Boxes

There are single lined boxes and double lined boxes. The latter can be reused even if you find the outer box a little damaged. However, if you find that both cardboard walls are damaged then its better you throw out the box. There’s a possibility the bottom or a single might give out and expose the object inside.

Using Non-Shipping Supplies

Every once in awhile, you get an order and the box is not the right material to be used again. You can’t exactly pack your Louboutins in a plastic bag for shipping. Then there are diaper boxes, cereal boxes and more. These boxes are not at all sturdy and become soft after first use.

Bubble Wrap

Everyone likes to pop those little air pockets. Yes, it’s fun.  No, you cannot use it again. If the bubble wrap doesn’t provide a pillow-y cushion, then you might as well have wrapped your object in a plastic sheet.

Dented Box

A dented box puts pressure on the object. If the flaps are weak and small then when the boxes will be stacked, the top box might put too much pressure on the one at the bottom.

So, now you know when to reuse shipping boxes and which ones would make a sturdy package. Better be on the lookout for every box coming into your house, to see if it can be reused or not.

History of Packing Peanuts

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Need to Ship Furniture Across the Country?

Or have you received a box of valuables?  Well chances are you know a thing or two about packing peanuts!

From the most basic household items and toys to almost every electronic you use, Styrofoam Packing Peanuts can be found in every corner. If you’re planning to shift places, packing peanuts will keep all your fragile items absolutely secure in the moving boxes for as long as you don’t unwind them.

Apart from shipping, packing peanuts can also be used to bulk up bean bags, cold and hot pads, and in everyday crafts around your house.

They may look tiny and easily replaceable, but their importance in the house is unmatched. Here are 6 facts you should know about these handy household essential.

The Original Noodles   

Packing peanuts were founded by Dow Chemical in 1965. Initially, they were produced using pure polystyrene resin, however, later in the 1990s, a more eco-friendly version was made for packaging purposes.

Just like every smart invention, this one too started with unusual experiments. A smart guy named Maurice Laverna Zweigle, decided to place a raw egg in a cardboard box and filled it with polystyrene noodles. He then flipped the box close and flung it down from the third floor. To his astonishment, the egg remained unharmed in the box. His invention worked! At first he decided to call the polyester “spaghetti”.

It was a remarkable discovery. For one, the thin slender shape of the noodles and their tendency to tangle was the main reason why the egg was unscathed. They formed a strong cushion-like nest to keep it safe and sound.

With the onset of this amazing invention, Dow Chemical then began selling these packing foams commercially. Their first exhibition was at the New York Coliseum in 1961 where they sold around 200 pounds of this goody.

The foam was meant to be a replacement for wood ribbons, popcorn, sawdust, and shredded paper – all of which was prone to break and damage the items in a box.

However, the shapes of the noodles were difficult to reproduce. Upon which Maurice, the smart guy, decided to cut down the shape and carved them into what now resembles small peanuts. If you were to look at the polystyrene under a microscope, you could see it’s actually just air they’re selling.  

The Modern Packing Peanuts

The modern packing peanuts are quite lightweight, and less likely to trap moisture and infestations. They are made in thin and small shapes resembling peanuts from biodegradable materials like crinkled cardboard, bio-plastic nuggets, molded pulp, and even pillow packs filled with air.

These eco-friendly little things naturally break down into safe amounts of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen once you dispose them off. Biodegradable packing peanuts also don’t have a static charge so they’re infinitely safer than polystyrene contributing to environmental degradation.

These foam peanuts are now readily available in almost every utility store and widely used as a green packing solution.

Packing peanuts are the most useful and practical essential.  Do yourself a favor and keep a pack in your drawer; you’ll never know when they’ll come in handy!

If you’re a packing material history buff – check out where bubble wrap came from!

Pak Mail Makes Its Own Custom Art Shipping Crates

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There’s an art to shipping art. It is not a job you should entrust to just anyone.

Art shipping is not just about packing and shipping small paintings. It’s shipping large masterpieces, glass front canvases, large installations, outdoor sculptures, antiques, etc. These items require, and deserve, special treatment whilst moving and packing.

In addition, these also require advanced equipment and have several other special handling requirements. One of such special requirements for shipping pieces of arts is customized shipping crates specifically fitting the art piece effectively.  This customized crate houses your art so there is a minimal chance of it being tempered during the entire process.

We at PakMail have this specialized service formulated to meet the requirements of art enthusiasts. We provide all the special handling requirements a piece of art generally deserves to be handled with.

Whatever the size or type of art piece you want to ship, you should not think twice before contacting PakMail. Our professionals hold just the right expertise to handle all kinds of small and large art items and handle them in the safest manner.

The best part is, you can request for a free quote beforehand just by filling in a quote form. This ensures we provide you with services you can trust, at costs you can afford. Having a quotation in advance also brings transparency into the entire process, as now you know there will not be any hidden costs applicable at the time of billing.

Shipping Artwork and Antiques in Custom Crates

This is what is included in the custom crates used for shipping the art pieces

  • Glass front and canvas art
  • Layer of glass mask to protect the print, photograph or artwork under glass
  • Layer of glassine to protect the canvas
  • Wrapped in bubble wrap
  • Covered on both sides with corrugated sheets
  • Packed in a standard box, custom box or crate
  • Empty space in container is filled using packing peanuts.
  • Heirlooms and fine china (double boxing)
  • Each piece is bubble wrapped before being placed in a box cushioned with packing peanuts
  • The box is then placed in a larger box to take the brunt of all handling, shock and vibration while in transit
  • This packaging technique is called double boxing
  • Shipments are fully covered by our declared value program

If you need help shipping your valuables, we are happy to be of service!

Ship Furniture via Pak Mail

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When you are shifting your residence, whether you are moving to another neighborhood or a new state, it is not an easy task.

First packing your entire house and then organizing everything into boxes is too much of a tiring job. Then, you’ll have to move all the stuff including bulky boxes and large pieces of furniture to the new house.

Once everything reaches the new place, you will finally get to unload, sort, and settle in.

This is the time when we sit down and think if there was a service we could direct all this extensive work to. We look for a service we could trust with our furniture, and other expensive belongings, to be shipped safely and with no hassle.

It is always important you leave the work to the professionals, as they have the expertise and knowledge to get the job done the right way.

Pak mail is one such service helping you ship your furniture safely and securely.  No worry or hassle for you! We hold years of experience in this area, and have moved thousands of dollars worth of valued possessions.

At PakMail, we ship boxed or unboxed furniture, brand new and straight out of your favorite furniture showroom, or the priceless heirloom passed down the family line for generations.

Are you an antique shopper? You can trust us to ship your great finds, or we can pick it up for you!No matter what type of furniture, no matter what the need is, when it comes to shipping the furniture safely to your desired destination, PakMail should be your first go to option.

Transparency

We will provide you with a quote in advance of your shipping order. This means you will not have to worry about the costs being too high, or higher than you thought them to be. You can request for a quote by filling in a quote form by clicking here and our representative will get back to you shortly in order to review the quote with you.

PakMail is also great for those users who just need to send one or two pieces of furniture. Such orders are quite small for moving companies to handle, but the nature of our business at PakMail allows it to be just the right fit for us.

We believe in a personal approach. We will clearly communicate all the options available to you according to your requirements. You can choose from them to ensure you get the best value for you.

You can either choose to move your furniture from one place to another overnight, or by an economical method. This makes us flexible for all kinds of clients and their diverse needs.

Delivery Options:

  • Dedicated delivery
  • Date specific delivery
  • 4-6 week economy delivery

If you have any questions – feel free to contact us!

Discover the Best Art Shipping Services in New Mexico!

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Moving to a new home is an experience everyone has to go through at some point in life.

Moving to a new living accommodation is never easy. It will probably happen after causing some hassle. Everything you own has to get boxed up and go.

But what would you do with the piece of art you’ve got locked up in the basement?

You have to move it without causing damage to it! This is the biggest dilemma art owners, auction houses and art galleries in New Mexico face frequently.

New Mexico is a hub for art lovers. The variety of art markets here is equivalent to none other.

Pakmail has been providing folks from New Mexico the best art shipping services in Santa Fe since 1995!

Let’s take a look at the services we provide for shipping your invaluable possessions!

Exclusive Services for Big and Small Businesses

Our expert movers know exactly which boxes are needed for which piece of art. We have served several galleries, museums, artists, retail stores and auction houses over the years. For shipping fine art items, we regularly update our packaging material and methods. Our services are user-friendly, effective and quite efficient.

Custom-Made Shipping Crates

The reason our services have left a prominent mark in New Mexico is because we give attention to, and truly care about the details. We make our shipping crates in-house, which puts us directly in control of the quality hugging your art as it’s in route.

The custom crates are designed to hold any and all kinds of art works. If you are transporting delicate paintings or bronzes, our custom crates are made especially for you!

Salient Features of the Packaging of Artwork   

We use the following three types of packaging for artwork.

1. Art Box with Peanuts

This is made with glassine or glass mask. Your artwork is wrapped in a bubble wrap, placed in a cardboard sandwich, then into the art box it goes.

2. Custom Art Box

It is also made with glassine or glass mask. Your piece is placed inside a double wall to fit the frame size. It has foam inserts instead of peanuts. It also has a puncture resistant liner.

3. Custom Crates

It also uses foam inserts in place of peanuts. The glassine or glass mask in custom crates is lined with bead board.

Salient Features of the Packaging of Bronzes

We provide the following three types of packaging options for bronzes.

1.The Double Box

In this type of packaging, bronze items are wrapped in foam and floated in peanuts. It has an inner and an outer box.

2. The Custom Double Box

In custom double boxes, there are no floating peanuts. Instead a bead board is inserted. In addition, a double wall system is created for the inner and outer box.

3. Custom Crates for Extra Delicate Items

These boxes are made with foam inserts instead of peanuts. They include braces to support the bronzes inside the crates. We ensure the package goes through minimal movement during transit to keep it from any sort of damage.

PakMail Exclusivity

We are exclusive shippers for the following:

  • Santa Fe SWAIA Indian Market
  • Santa Fe SWAIA Spanish Market
  • Altermann and Allard Auction
  • Altermann and Mountain Trails Galleries

Our first priority is to keep your expensive artwork and other possessions safe during transit!

Visit our website to get a quote for our services and move with ease!

A Short History of Bubble Wrap

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Bubble Wrap History

Remember when you were a kid and experienced bubble wrap for the first time? It may have been your favorite past time to pop the plethora of bubbles found on a single sheet.

History of Bubble Wraps

Whether you treat popping bubble wrap as a stress reliever or simply dispose of it, you can’t deny the ubiquity of this packing material. Did you know bubble wrap’s history goes back over a half century? It came about in 1957 by American engineers Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes, who were focused on creating textured wallpaper.

During this process, they sealed together two shower curtains, which had air bubbles trapped inside. They realized the three-dimensional wall covering they devised was probably not going to be as popular as what they had in mind.

This led them to alter their offering, marketing it as insulation for greenhouses. Unfortunately, their modified plan was a failure as well.

It wasn’t until three years later, a marketer employed at Sealed Air, discovered a better use for their innovation. They found the material was perfect for protecting new computers! The idea was demonstrated to IBM leadership, and they loved it. Thus, bubble wrap was born being used to ship goods worldwide.

Modern Day Usage

Fast forward a few decades and bubble wrap is now in widespread use. It can be easily purchased and has assumed multiple forms and sizes. In fact, some of the most common uses of bubble wrap include bubble padded envelopes and bubble wrap rolls.
To this day, bubble wrap is still a staple in the shipping, moving and storing industry. As time has passed, companies have focused on making the material environment friendly. Bubble wrap is comprised of pre-consumer recycled content which uses considerably less plastic than it did before.

More than fifty years after it was manufactured, bubble wrap now makes up nearly a tenth of Sealed Air’s annual revenue. This equals more than $400 million in sales.
The total amount of bubble wrap produced in a year would surprise you. In terms of length, it would stretch nearly 384,400 kilometers (240,250 miles) in total. This is almost the distance between the Earth and the Moon!

In 2001, an Indiana radio station began an annual Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. The material now has its own nationally observed day, the last Monday in January. Don’t forget to mark your calendars!