Can I just note how much I hate this crinkly paper shit in packages? It's not festive, it's a nuisance. It gets everywhere, and most times i have to dig through it several times to find what I paid for. On more than one occasion, I actually missed stuff, only to find it later when I dumped this crap out into the recycling. And don't get me started on the sparkly and metallic stuff. It's not even recyclable because of the coating. It literally is just garbage. I know there's all kinds of tutorials and guidance about making your packages welcoming and fluffy and all that jazz. Most of it is designed to make sellers think they have to spend money on all sorts of extraneous nonsense. Save the money and save the planet - eschew the rampant consumerism of the twee. My favorite packages are the ones that are eco-conscious and sustainable. I prefer getting my pins wrapped in paper (no need for tape, just use a regular piece of paper and fold it several layers around the pin), or all the pins mounted on large backer boards so individual pin packaging isn't needed. It makes me nuts that by the time I've unpacked a package of pins, I've got so much plastic left, the pile is higher than the pins they contained. I literally have bins of packing material, since i refuse to toss unrecyclable plastic - I find ways to reuse if I can. Paper wrapping just goes into recycling, no muss no fuss. No chance of plastic or coated paper getting into the ecosystem. I realize there are more important issues in the world, but plastic pollution and sustainability are important issues. I try to be environmentally conscious, and it's really, really hard to do in this hobby. Some food for thought ... and end of rant. #pinmail #pincollecting #pinsofinstagram #pinpackaging #recycling #savingtheplanet https://www.instagram.com/p/CJwmpBBl7o5/?igshid=8kexupnhdlrp
