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cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« on: December 28, 2012, 04:56:08 pm »
Just wondering why they feel the need to package car cleaning products in 4 billion pieces of foam? They are not fragile items.... seems very wasteful.

Anyone else noticed this?
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2012, 04:59:00 pm »
Absolutely agree.
Maybe they had a problem with items being damaged in the past and have gone for ultra safe and ultra environmentally unfriendly option as a result!
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2012, 05:00:23 pm »
The only fragile bits that I can see are the sprayers.
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2012, 05:27:08 pm »
^^^^
Sounds like you need to make a youtube video on how to unpack your new product, Rich.

It amazes me that there are videos online which show people how to open packaging!
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2012, 05:27:48 pm »
I know what you mean, but ultimately I've always been more than happy with their service. I'm environmentally conscious but I'd prefer items were over-packaged than have stuff arrive damaged.

I've always kept the foam pieces - I'm sure they'll come in useful one day!
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2012, 05:28:11 pm »
Better safe than sorry I suppose
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2012, 05:32:23 pm »
not something to complain about in my opinion....
recently had dash clocks sent to me from germany with minimal packing..hope they are gonna be alright.
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2012, 05:34:06 pm »
Quote from: marko on December 28, 2012, 05:32:23 pm
not something to complain about in my opinion....
recently had dash clocks sent to me from germany with minimal packing..hope they are gonna be alright.


Dash clocks need packaging like a baby.... a bottle of ironx doesnt.  :happy2:
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2012, 05:43:40 pm »
Quote from: andrewparker on December 28, 2012, 05:27:48 pm
I'm environmentally conscious
That's interesting coming from a GTI owner...
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2012, 05:45:15 pm »
Quote from: andrewparker on December 28, 2012, 05:27:48 pm

I'm environmentally conscious but I'd prefer items were over-packaged than have stuff arrive damaged.

I've always kept the foam pieces - I'm sure they'll come in useful one day!


....I find that keeping some packaging can be very useful. So some cardboard goes into the recycling container and some is packed flat and kept for when needed.

No point getting one's knickers in a twist about such things, whether over-packaged, environmentally-friendly, or not. Think positive and re-use what you can.
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2012, 05:49:55 pm »
The box is cool... its all the polystyrene inside that i find a little excessive!

Im not an eco warrior, in fact quite the reverse... i just dont like wastefulness.
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2012, 05:51:37 pm »
Quote from: richwig83 on December 28, 2012, 05:49:55 pm

The box is cool... its all the polystyrene inside that i find a little excessive!

Im not an eco warrior, in fact quite the reverse... i just dont like wastefulness.


....Then re-use the polystuffing and it won't be wasted.
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2012, 05:56:07 pm »
Quote from: RedRobin on December 28, 2012, 05:51:37 pm
Quote from: richwig83 on December 28, 2012, 05:49:55 pm

The box is cool... its all the polystyrene inside that i find a little excessive!

Im not an eco warrior, in fact quite the reverse... i just dont like wastefulness.


....Then re-use the polystuffing and it won't be wasted.

Yeah ok... ill keep a massive bin bag full of the stuff in the shed.....  :confused:
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2012, 06:02:58 pm »
^^^^
Then bin it and stop moaning  :rolleye:

Or you could ceremoniously burn it if it makes you feel better. How much of this polystuff you are complaining about is there anyway? - It's sounding like you can't get through the door for the stuff.
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Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2012, 06:04:16 pm »
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