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Stop Styrofoam Packaging ...

mike995134 — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:15:09 GMT

Please QVC stop using styrofoam packing materials. Just received 3 of the Martha Stewart planters and each box is full of styrofoam ... it’s not good for the environment and it creates issues when trying to dispose of it. And for some of us, we are no longer permitted to place it in our trash or recycle for pick-up.

“The EPA and International Agency for Research on Cancer consider styrene a possible human carcinogen.[9][10] The American National Bureau of Standards Center for Fire Research found 57 chemical by-products released during the combustion of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam.[11] On July 1, 2015, New York City became the largest city in America to attempt to prohibit the sale, possession and distribution of single-use polystyrene foam (the initial decision was overturned on appeal).[12] In San Francisco, supervisors approved the toughest ban on "Styrofoam" (EPS) in the US which went into effect January 1, 2017.”

This photo shows the huge pile of styrofaom that was in just one of the 3 boxes that I received today.

If the use of styrofoam continues, I will no longer accept packages containing this hazardous material but rather I will return the shipment to QVC.

PLEASE HELP US WITH THIS.

Thanks ..... Mike

Re: Stop Styrofoam Packaging ...

Krimpette — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:17:06 GMT

What do you propose they use to protect the items during transit?

Re: Stop Styrofoam Packaging ...

itsmagic — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:34:11 GMT

I don’t like styrofoam either but I’m not sure what could be substituted to protect breakable items during shipment. Luckily we have a styrofoam recycling place in our area.

Re: Stop Styrofoam Packaging ...

jackthebear — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:34:41 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
What do you propose they use to protect the items during transit?

I agree with you this but there must be an alternative to the styrofoam

I think the OP might get further with her valid comment by posting to the Q Facebook and Twitter along with the picture.

Re: Stop Styrofoam Packaging ...

Beth-QVC — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:36:24 GMT

@mike995134

Thank you for taking the time to let us know your feedback concerning the use of styrofoam in our packaging. I will ensure that our logistics group is aware of this.

Beth QVC

Re: Stop Styrofoam Packaging ...

Big Joanie — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:39:40 GMT

@mike995134 wrote:
Please QVC stop using styrofoam packing materials. Just received 3 of the Martha Stewart planters and each box is full of styrofoam ... it’s not good for the environment and it creates issues when trying to dispose of it. And for some of us, we are no longer permitted to place it in our trash or recycle for pick-up.

“The EPA and International Agency for Research on Cancer consider styrene a possible human carcinogen.[9][10] The American National Bureau of Standards Center for Fire Research found 57 chemical by-products released during the combustion of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam.[11] On July 1, 2015, New York City became the largest city in America to attempt to prohibit the sale, possession and distribution of single-use polystyrene foam (the initial decision was overturned on appeal).[12] In San Francisco, supervisors approved the toughest ban on "Styrofoam" (EPS) in the US which went into effect January 1, 2017.”

This photo shows the huge pile of styrofaom that was in just one of the 3 boxes that I received today.

If the use of styrofoam continues, I will no longer accept packages containing this hazardous material but rather I will return the shipment to QVC.

PLEASE HELP US WITH THIS.

Thanks ..... Mike

What did you think it was going to come in when you ordered it ....??

Re: Stop Styrofoam Packaging ...

Kachina624 — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 22:07:41 GMT

Many times I receive fragile items packed with plastic air-filled "pillows". They are also not a perfect solution. They must all be deflated or they take up a lot of space in my garbage can and landfills, there is still the plastic issue, the instances of breakage are fairly high. If the item being shipped is extremely fragile as is the case with glass items, styrofoam molded in the shape of the item is still the most satisfactory solution. Seems like we're stuck with it until science comes up with a biodegradable material.

Re: Stop Styrofoam Packaging ...

Krimpette — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 22:10:55 GMT

And there is also the use in shipping food items. Not sure of a viable alternative to that application either.

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GCR18 — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 23:00:50 GMT

I agree it's a problem, but what's the alternative.

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jackthebear — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 23:12:20 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Many times I receive fragile items packed with plastic air-filled "pillows". They are also not a perfect solution. They must all be deflated or they take up a lot of space in my garbage can and landfills, there is still the plastic issue, the instances of breakage are fairly high. If the item being shipped is extremely fragile as is the case with glass items, styrofoam molded in the shape of the item is still the most satisfactory solution. Seems like we're stuck with it until science comes up with a biodegradable material.

I have started saving those air pillows to use as filling for my handbags while they are not being used.

Re: Stop Styrofoam Packaging ...

jackthebear — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 23:13:59 GMT

https://www.homeforfoam.com/

has some recycling ideas

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fthunt — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 23:19:40 GMT

Would you rather go back to the popcorn - that spills all over everything when you try dumping it in your wastecan? Order a lamp shade that's protected by white static cling pop particles............and you'll have a jolly afternoon picking those up. Vacuum cleaner can't be used.

Re: Stop Styrofoam Packaging ...

Another new name Sue — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:00:23 GMT

@mike995134

I could not agree more!!! Packaging can be improved.

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Libbylady — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:56:17 GMT

I also received the Martha planters. There is little that I will plant in them that will need so much soil, so I use the styrofoam to fill the bottom of my planters.

Break up the styrofoam and pack the bottom of the planter with pieces. It provides great drainage, uses less potting soil, and keeps the pots lighter.

When I taught art to home schooled children, we used styrofoam as printing material. Take a chunk and draw a design into the foam with a dull pencil. Wipe the foam with a sponge dipped in craft paint and print the design on paper. Clean up is easy, just toss!

As it happens, we are packing for a move. I was able to use all my styrofoam as pot-packing, and the rest as packing in several boxes.

Re: Stop Styrofoam Packaging ...

mike995134 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:57:08 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
What do you propose they use to protect the items during transit?

There are several alternatives ... there is wood derived foam as well as packing material made from mushrooms. Both of these are ecco friendly snd can offer the same level of protection as styrofoam.

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beewee — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 12:46:31 GMT

I do resets for Target and every day I get so sick and saddened by the amount of styrofoam that gets trashed in our store alone. There needs to be a biodegradable one so badly.

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insomniac2 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:24:06 GMT

Styrofoam should be outlawed.

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SeaMaiden — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:20:04 GMT

@mike995134 Buy things like this locally rather than off of QVC. Your local businesses need the revenue and you can by pass the styrofoam. Martha's products are not THAT SPECIAL. You can find everything she puts her name on and sells locally.

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:32:52 GMT

A lot of products use formed cardboard inserts to protect products during shipping.

At least cardboard is biodegradable.

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Gabidog — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:08:08 GMT

After unpacking the Martha Stewart planter on stand yesterday and seeing bits and pieces of static filled styrofoam flying all over my kitchen I vow to order nothing larger than a bread box in the future...what a mess! The problem was worse because the styrofoam was broken when it arrived and there was no way to open the styrofoam container without removing it from the cardboard box. Now I have a large box to recycle and two large black trash bags filled with broken styrofoam...not worth it at my age.