ExpandOS!?
No, ExpandOS is not a new operating system. It’s a packing material system. (Okay, yes, you probably have to either be in the mail-order business or be slightly strange to get excited about packing material. I qualify on both counts.) We just found out about them because they were used to pack some printer ink cartridges which just arrived here. They’re little wedge-shaped things made from thin, folded cardboard. According to the ExpandOS web site, they consume 1/25 the volume of pre-expanded packing material. They’re made from 100% post-industrial waste and are reusable and recyclable. In other words, they appear to be what everyone should start using to replace EPS packing peanuts.
Early research also suggests that they might make good cat toys.
Posted: November 24th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
Comments
Comment from Jessica Mann
Time November 25, 2009 at 7:00 am
I just want to try lego-ing them…
Comment from adam
Time November 25, 2009 at 7:31 am
Then they must be something other than EPS… 
Comment from ronnie
Time November 25, 2009 at 3:32 am
These look lovely. Btw, those EPS packing peanuts are available in 100% biodegradable, recyclable, reusable and compostable as well.
http://www.storopackinc.com/en/products_solutions/PELASPAN%20PAC%20BIO%20Loose%20Fill.html
http://www.storopackinc.com/en/products_solutions/PELASPAN%20PAC%20BIO%20Loose%20Fill.html