Arwen Regrets....

[arwen_lune]

Stuff these days comes in all kinds of packaging. Jars, bottles, pots, boxes, plastic contraptions of doom. Now most of you will know that I have somewhat less strength and dexterity in my hands than most people have... so sometimes opening stuff is a problem. And often I search to buy the stuff that looks like I can actually get the packaging open. [when I was doing by STCW training the instructor had only one arm. We shared a grouse about 'can't get this fscking thing open'.]
That said, I really regret child-proof bottles, and blister packaging. Especially that last. Some of this stuff comes in contraptions than can be opened by nothing short of a hacksaw. Idea for the packaging industry: if I need to go shop powertools to get it open your packaging SUCKS!

Comments

[artela.livejournal.com]

I always use a pair of sturdy scissors to open unopenable packaging

[arwen-lune.livejournal.com]

sadly i usually can't operate scissors in that way. unless the plastic is very thin.

[flexor.livejournal.com]

Leatherman tool. Don't leave home with out it. Some of the packaging does put up a big fight anyway, like those hermetically sealed plastic bubbles the USB memory keys come in.

[arwen-lune.livejournal.com]

i used to have one but it was stolen... ;-/

pkging

[witchiepoo1.livejournal.com]

A utility knife is always handy as well. If you are just opening packages and cardboard occasionally, the blade should last a good long time for you. I have a problem with hand strength due to arthritis and having had carpel tunnel surgery about 10 years ago. As long as you have the strength to grasp the knife it will work great!

[lurkerlynne.livejournal.com]

The childproof caps? Get 'em open and then put the pills in a small tupperware-thingy/ziploc-type bag and label. The prescription bottlecaps usually can be flipped over to a screw-on.

I don't have any problems with grip but childproof caps have led to some rather profane outbursts. And what's up with all the bags inside? My new phone left a pile of debris to rival Christmas.