THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)

[CreamPuff63]

Um...yes! Hope that helps

[gertbysea]

Thank you CP. Very helpful.

Gert

[judydawn]

Was just looking at my newsletter Gert, had a laugh when I saw them.  Be a devil, buy yourself a set.

[cookie1]

I just read my POK newsletter too.

[obbie]

yes buy them Gert

[jeninwa]

I just read my POK newsletter too.

I feel like I'm missing out here lol 😥
Maybe I should subscribe so I get the POK newsletter too.

[Wonder]

I wouldn't if I was you Jen, I used to get them and stopped because everytime a new one came out there were more things I wanted.

[*suzanne*]

The only problem I have with POK is the stuff they use in the boxes to stop anything breaking I ended up with two garbage bags full of the stuff silly little sqashy things )

[Katiej]

Don't put it in the bin Suzanne, you can wash it away!
This from their website:

How do I get rid of all this packaging? And why do you use so much of it, anyway?

So many people send us e-mails asking why we're still using polystyrene packaging puff when there are so many environmentally friendly options available.

The fact is, our packaging isn't made from polystyrene at all. Our packing is actually made from wheat, believe it or not! It's completely natural, non-toxic and biodegradable. To get rid of it, just empty it into your bin or your bathtub, add a little water, and in a few hours, it'll be completely gone.

That just leaves the box, which is made from recyclable cardboard. Easy!

Before you dispose of your packaging, however, just confirm you've removed all the items from the box. Sometimes, small items like vegetable peelers and CDs can get lost in large boxes. Before you dispose of your packaging, check the invoice that arrives with your order to confirm you've received all the items you ordered.

[stacelee]

Suzanne,

I feed the silly squishy things to my worms.  They seem to be quite happy to eat them.  Luckily one of my worm farms is made out of a wheelie bin so I just tip them straight in.  I have well trained worms....if it is vaguely "flora" they eat it....they aren't allowed to be fussy (except for onions and citrus...I don't give them that)

[*suzanne*]

Thanks so much for that ladies I had quite a battle the last order I received would of been much easier to throw them in the bath

[gertbysea]

Thanks so much for that ladies I had quite a battle the last order I received would of been much easier to throw them in the bath

Wait for a rainy day and put in the garden.

Gert

[jo_nz]

I've also seen that kind of packaging used at kindy & playgroups - kids use it in art & crafts and it's non toxic if they put it in their mouths. 
Great for them to make necklaces out of - thread a needle and pile them on. 

[judydawn]

Thanks Katie, I have 2 boxes of the stuff now as I just received another POK delivery.  When you told me about this recently, I was amazed so thanks for sharing it with everyone else.

[obbie]

love the POK newsletter

we use the squishy packaging at work, when we send parts out.