prairiewindmomma Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Anyone else feel like they use plastic wrap much more often for paperback swap than for kitchen use? I wish Costco carried bubble wrap envelopes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I just recycle plastic grocery bags for that purpose. Or, when possible, I re-use the wrapping that has come on books I receive. I'm not sure I own a roll of plastic wrap . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Anyone else feel like they use plastic wrap much more often for paperback swap than for kitchen use? I wish Costco carried bubble wrap envelopes! I hate plastic wrap. I'm that person who can never get it to tear along the blade and ends up wrapped in feet of now-unusable plastic mess :glare: I use clean plastic grocery bags and knot them tightly instead. I also buy bubble wrap envelopes at the local dollar stores; you might check yours too. I know our Dollar Tree carries them for sure. And you're probably not, but I've heard people mention having problems with the sticky plastic wrap (not sure what it's called?)--that it adheres to some covers and can destroy the books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bella_gitana Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thanks for the tip on the grocery bags. Now I have another use for them. I usually plastic wrap everything I send for PBS or books I sell elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Anyone else feel like they use plastic wrap much more often for paperback swap than for kitchen use? I wish Costco carried bubble wrap envelopes! I never wrap my books in plastic and have never had a problem. I wrap the package well and off it goes. I don't like getting books wrapped only in the wrapping from PBS and plastic wrap. There is no cushion for the banging around the USPS does. I would much rather wrap it well or in an envelope with padding. I have never had a complaint yet! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I just recycle plastic grocery bags for that purpose. Or, when possible, I re-use the wrapping that has come on books I receive. I'm not sure I own a roll of plastic wrap . . . Exactly, right down to not owning a roll of plastic wrap :D. I try to use cloth/reusable grocery bags, but when I get low on plastic bags for PBS, I get my groceries in plastic. I also mix it up and get paper bags because I use those to wrap over the plastic grocery bags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I have a friend who recycles cereal boxes and other dry good boxes to wrap her PBS books in. Seems like it would work well and protect the book, at least from tearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 When I get low on plastic bags for PBS, I get my groceries in plastic. I also mix it up and get paper bags because I use those to wrap over the plastic grocery bags! This is exactly how I wrap mine. I've never used plastic wrap on a book - actually, I don't even own a roll of plastic wrap. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I buy gallon size "food storage bags," which are thinner than zip bags and come with a twist tie. They work well for PBS books (I use them for food sometimes too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 You're all brilliant! Thanks for the great ideas. And yes, I've been careful not to use press -n-seal (which is great, btw, for keeping wound dressing dry while showering). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murmer Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I buy gallon size "food storage bags," which are thinner than zip bags and come with a twist tie. They work well for PBS books (I use them for food sometimes too). This is what I do too! It works well for most normal sized paperbacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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