How do you pack a mug for shipping without bubble wrap?

How to pack without bubble wrap: The alternatives

1. Packing paper. Packing paper is a great substitute for bubble wrap because it is soft, wraps closely around the item, and offers good protection against scratches, dust, and dirt.
2. Newspapers and magazines.
3. Old clothes.
4. Bed sheets.
5. Towels.
6. Blankets.
7. Socks.

Can you ship a mug in a bubble mailer?

You must be sure to wrap the mug well in bubble wrap before putting it inside the box. Put balled up pieces of paper inside the box to fill up any empty spaces. Then, close the box and slip it inside the USPS Flat Rate Padded Mailer.

What is the best way to pack mugs?

Wrap each mug individually Without a doubt, the best way to pack mugs when moving is to wrap each fragile piece individually into several sheets of packing paper. Whatever you do, you shouldn’t allow any of the cups to come into contact with each other.

What can I use if I don’t have bubble wrap?

There’s many sustainable alternatives brands can use instead of bubble wrap. Here’s some eco-friendly materials you can protect fragile items with. Check them out below.

1. Compostable mailers. @impactforgood.
2. Corrugated packaging.
3. Biodegradable packing peanuts.
4. Mushroom packaging.
5. Seaweed packaging.
6. GreenWrap.
7. Air pillows.

How can I send mugs safely?

Wrap your mug in the packing paper so that it has most of the paper packed around the handle of the mug. Place the wrapped mug into a 4×4 gift box. It should be snug. Fold a 12×12 sheet of bubble wrap into quarters and place at the bottom of your shipping box (Shipping boxes should be 6″x6″x6″ minimum).

How do you pack glasses and mugs when moving?

Stuff each mug with paper and then wrap it with the same material until it’s fully protected. Cover the whole bottom layer of the box with the wrapped mugs, putting them bottom first, one in each cell. Put beer glasses with stems with the stem facing the bottom of the cell pack. Finish with a layer of packing paper.

How do you ship wine bottles for shipping?

Wrap your bottles individually in bubble wrap, use 2 sturdy cardboard boxes, and stuff any empty spaces with packing material. If you pack carefully and label the box as fragile, you can relax and ship your bottles with confidence!

Is bubble wrap illegal?

From 2021, the use of disposable plastic, including bubble wrap, will be banned. However, the EU is not the whole world, which means that bubbles can last for another 60 years. And for sure it will not end in 2021.

What is the best packing material for fragile items?

Thick clothes are the best option for protecting fragile items (when used properly, of course). Bubble wrap is effective only when used with other packing materials. Here are the packing materials you should always splurge on:

• Packing paper.
• Moving boxes.
• Packing tape.
• Bubble wrap.