[Nhcoll-l] Specimen loan packaging

[Callomon,Paul]

Bags of kitty litter (Vermiculite). Also absorbs fluids and odors.

PC

Paul Callomon
Collection Manager, Malacology and General Invertebrates
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From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> On Behalf Of Mandy Reid
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 3:11 PM
To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Specimen loan packaging


External.
I am wondering whether anyone has been able to source a non-organic (hence non-insect attracting) packaging material for cushioning specimen loans other than styrofoam beads or plastic bubble wrap?
Thanks
Mandy

Dr Mandy Reid

Collection Manager, Malacology | Australian Museum Research Institute
Australian Museum  1 William Street Sydney NSW 2010 Australia
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