Baggies

Started by fsn, 05 March 2023, 11:37:11 AM

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fsn

05 March 2023, 11:37:11 AM
In this day of enhanced awareness of our impact upon the environment, I am acutely aware that I discard a goodly number of small baggies. I do keep a few but always have more than I need.

Does anyone do anything more ecologically sound with their baggies?
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jimduncanuk

05 March 2023, 12:14:05 PM #1
Aren't 'baggies' trousers?
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Ithoriel

05 March 2023, 12:23:17 PM #2
I have two cardboard boxes of assorted "baggies."

I wonder, in these financially straightened times, if any enterprising figure manufacturers would like to save a little on their costs by accepting donations of "pre-loved" baggies. Delivered personally at shops or shows, perhaps, for minimum environmental impact?
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Raider4

05 March 2023, 12:31:25 PM #3
Maybe you can find a local distributor of, ummm, "medicinal", products who will gladly re-use them?

Customers may well be puzzled as to what "AWB3 x 2" written on the outside means though.

Lord Kermit of Birkenhead

05 March 2023, 12:54:23 PM #4
A plastic bag recyle bin might work
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Duke Speedy of Leighton

05 March 2023, 12:59:08 PM #5
QuoteCustomers may well be puzzled as to what "AWB3 x 2" written on the outside means though.
Is it wrong that I know EXACTLY what that is!
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Steve J

05 March 2023, 04:45:52 PM #6
We now recycle all of our thin plastic film from food packaging etc at a local Tesco. They are doing a trial in our county and hope to role it in a few years if it works out. As a result we only have one black bin bag of rubbish every 4 weeks or more. Currently I keep all the zip lock bags for bits'n'pieces but any that are tired go in recycling now.

Orcs

05 March 2023, 04:51:03 PM #7
I keep mine all organized.

I find various uses for them. The fact that some have held lead figures I suspect would be an issue, as I certainly will not put things like Pills or dental brushes when I go away in ones that have been used for figures,

Giving them back to the manufacturers might be a good move  - Leon would have to say if that is viable
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Peterem

06 March 2023, 09:55:43 AM #8
Your friendly local charity shop should welcome them... Same for old coathangers!

sultanbev

06 March 2023, 01:25:55 PM #9
Poly bags you mean? With the sealable tops.
I've always saved mine up then donated them to Irregular Miniatures at shows by the boxful. Don't see them as much now, think I gave my last lot to Leon.

Also our community gardening group use them for storing seeds, so contacting your local Incredible Edible group or similar, they might be willing to accept some.

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Leon

06 March 2023, 03:52:29 PM #10
We can reuse them sometimes but it depends what state they're in to be honest!  I don't like using battered/crinkled bags for customer orders, not sure if it looks a bit unprofessional.
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Orcs

06 March 2023, 06:01:36 PM #11
Quote from: Leon on 06 March 2023, 03:52:29 PMWe can reuse them sometimes but it depends what state they're in to be honest!  I don't like using battered/crinkled bags for customer orders, not sure if it looks a bit unprofessional.

As far as I am concerned as long as the bag is intact and keeps the miniatures inside thats sufficient. I would rather get a reused one and save a bit of plastic.
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Duke Speedy of Leighton

06 March 2023, 09:13:38 PM #12
Maybe you need a tick box saying 'I like recycled packaging'?
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Leon

06 March 2023, 10:33:47 PM #13
I'll have a think and see what we can do.  We recycle almost everything in the business too, so we're not too bad on the 'green' scale.
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FierceKitty

07 March 2023, 12:52:20 AM #14
I'd certainly have no issues with an obviously pre-used bag for my figures (especially at present, when I've got nowt to paint).
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