The Raisin Bran Shipping Box

By Danna Crawford On March 20, 2011 · 10 Comments · In Shipping Tips

Shipping off a cute blazer in a Raisin Bran box because “Green Shipping Rocks” and it not only saves me money but it saves the planet! Another WIN WIN situation!

When I first started selling on eBay back in 1997 I shipped items in boxes like this to save money as a single mom with three kids trying to make ends meet, I had no extra cash for shipping supplies. I soon created a site called: GreenShippingRocks.com “Saving the Planet One Package at a Time!” My goal for the site was to encourage others to SHIP GREEN and to take the Pledge of support!

Even still today, my husband and I save all our boxes and ship eBay items all over the world using recycled boxes.

A few tips for using boxes like this:

Make sure to seal the once opened area’s very secure with tape:

Print the shipping label directly from eBay and tape it securely in place on all four sides of the label. I also use recycled paper! After I have it ready to ship I then leave the buyer feedback and send them a note using “contact the buyer” letting them know their item has been shipped, feedback has been left AND to alert them that I have shipped their item in a recycled box because I am “Saving the Planet one Package at a time” and that: Green Shipping Rocks!

On the package I will write : GreenShippingRocks.com

Let me know if you are doing your part to “Save the Planet” and save money on shipping too!

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http://twitter.com/powersellingmom/status/49677695071686656 Danna Crawford

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Fabulous idea Danna!! Many years ago, I dated a graphic artist and he used to make all kinds of cards and postcards out of cereal boxes and kids’ party bags and send me notes to make my day! Green Shipping Rocks! I reuse boxes, padded envelopes and bubble wrap — will have to think about more creative ideas like your cereal box in the future!
http://twitter.com/powersellingmom/status/49954341926354944 Danna Crawford

Green Shipping ROCKS http://fb.me/S5adw86j
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RT @PowerSellingMom: Green Shipping ROCKS http://fb.me/S5adw86j
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Yes, I too have gotten envelopes in the mail made out of cereal boxes! Fun craft idea for kids too!
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Going green is really one of the biggest changes taking place in today’s time, and we’re glad that you contribute. Thank you for this idea! What you can also add to secure your content from environmental and handling damages is to use a recycled bubble plastic or foam paper to wrap the object.
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We all love having cereals especially in the morning but most of just throw the empty boxes when we are done but these can still serve a purpose, just look at the given example above. With this, we can use the cereal boxes for storing various items. Not only are we trying to save money but we are also showing others that we can re-use such items to avoid wastage.
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With the current state of our environment, it is really important to take steps in preserving what is left. This idea of recycling cereal boxes and other food containers is one big help. This will definitely reduce waste materials that potentially harm the planet. Thank you for sharing this idea.