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Wine in the Post? How to Package a Parcel Safely & Effectively

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Wine in the Post? How to Package a Parcel Safely & Effectively

Here are some tips on how to package a parcel safely and effectively when shipping wine: Use a sturdy box that is the right size for the wine bottle. Wrap the wine bottle in bubble wrap or packing paper. Fill any empty space in the box with packing peanuts or crumpled newspaper. Seal the box with packing tape. Label the box with "Fragile" and "This Way Up". Ship the parcel via a reputable shipping company. It is also a good idea to purchase shipping insurance in case the wine bottle is damaged in transit.

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Is the shortage of sand affecting the supply of glass products such as wine bottles?

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Is the shortage of sand affecting the supply of glass products such as wine bottles?

Yes, the shortage of sand can affect the supply of glass products like bottles. Sand is a key raw material in the production of glass, and it is estimated that over 50% of the world's glass production uses sand as the primary input. However, the sand shortage is not a result of the scarcity of sand as a resource, but rather due to the lack of suitable sand that can be used for glassmaking. The sand used in glassmaking requires specific characteristics such as purity, size, and shape. With increasing demand for construction and other industries, suitable sand sources are...

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Is it okay to send wine in the summer?

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Is it okay to send wine in the summer?

Yes, it could cause the wine to age faster than it would otherwise. However, this is really only a concern for wines that you are planning on cellaring for a long period of time. Really, if you're buying a wine to cellar for a decade a more just don't have it shipped during the summer period. In our experience, anything you are buying for near term consumption will be just fine even if it does heat up a bit.

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Wrap gifts with low-waste all year round

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Wrap gifts with low-waste all year round

Believing that small changes can make a big impact on the environment.  Last year the team at Bags of Room pledged to source and stock from suppliers whose products are responsibly produced with a minimal carbon foot-print. Where possible, we have undertaken the task to replace our stock items with lines that are recyclable and/or biodegradable. Bags of Room are currently in the process of sourcing items that will make excellent substitutes for most of our popular lines. That task is still on-going but, by the end of 2022, we intend to be very close to our target.

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Packing & Storing Wine Glasses, Tea Cups & Mugs

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Packing & Storing Wine Glasses, Tea Cups & Mugs

How To Pack Wine Glasses And Tea Cups/ Mugs One of the more difficult parts of moving is packing. Especially the trickier items such as wine glasses and coffee mugs.  HOW TO PACK WINE GLASSES FOR MOVING Wrap each wine glass individually - Start by stuffing the interior and make sure that you wrap the paper around the stem, it can be the most breakable part. Place only wine glasses in the box – don’t mix other glasses or kitchen wares in with your wine glasses. You can purchase cell boxes which are specific to packing glasses like wine glasses and other breakable items....

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