[Nhcoll-l] Specimen loan packaging

[Helen Kairo]

 Crinkle cut paper. It cushions well and is light, is recycled and fully
biodegradable.

On Tue, Sep 3, 2019, 12:38 PM Callomon,Paul <prc44 at drexel.edu> wrote:

> Bags of kitty litter (Vermiculite). Also absorbs fluids and odors.
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> *Paul Callomon*
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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
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> 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?
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> Mandy
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> Dr Mandy Reid
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