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Packing peanuts can be reused at home or given to local businesses. The Plastic Loose Fill Council can help you find a reuse option. The trade group's web site and Peanut Hotline provide a listing of local retailers that accept Styrofoam® packing peanuts for reuse.
- Call the Peanut Hotline at 1-800-828-2214 or visit www.loosefillpackaging.com for the name and location of retailers that accept Styrofoam® packing peanuts for reuse.
- Store packing peanuts in a dry plastic bag for reuse.
Distinguish between polystyrene and starch-based packing peanuts by
testing samples in water. Starch-based packing peanuts dissolve in
water, which is a good way to dispose of them if they cannot be reused.
Put non-reusable Styrofoam and polystyrene cups, trays, and packaging in the garbage; they cannot be recycled locally.
Other packing materials, such as bubble wrap and boxes, can also be reused. See Cardboard and Packaging for more information.
Put non-reusable Styrofoam and polystyrene cups, trays, and packaging in the garbage; they cannot be recycled locally.
Other packing materials, such as bubble wrap and boxes, can also be reused. See Cardboard and Packaging for more information.
Trying to figure out which boxes from the kitchen can be recycled can be confusing. A quick tip: if the product can be stored in the cupboard it’s recyclable. If it goes in the fridge, freezer or microwave it shouldn’t be recycled.
