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Prevent damage to your shipments with packing peanuts – lightweight, shock-absorbing, and ready to use. For a more sustainable solution, choose the biodegradable version.
WHY RISK RETURNS WHEN YOU CAN SHIP IT SAFE?
Prevent damage to your shipments with packing peanuts – lightweight, shock-absorbing, and ready to use. For a more sustainable solution, choose the biodegradable version.
WHY RISK RETURNS WHEN YOU CAN SHIP IT SAFE?
Packing peanuts are small, lightweight foam pieces that fill empty spaces inside boxes, keeping the contents of your package securely in place during transport. They are ideal for shipping fragile or delicate items, as well as products with irregular shapes.
Empty space in a box allows products to shift, which can cause damage. Packing peanuts hold items firmly in place. They are:
The best tip is to use packing peanuts only when they add real value to the shipment. If you’re just filling space for convenience, we recommend choosing a smaller box instead. Often, the corrugated walls of the box itself already provide enough protection for what’s inside.
The right choice depends on your needs and sustainability goals.
Made from starch (such as cornstarch), these are fully compostable and a great choice if sustainability is important to you. One downside is that they are less resistant to moisture.
Extremely lightweight and reusable, but not biodegradable. They’re often chosen for their low cost or when the filling can be reused. They are also better suited for use in humid conditions.
A few tips for using packing peanuts effectively:
More and more businesses are looking for ways to pack sustainably. Biodegradable packing peanuts are a simple first step, but you can also consider:
Protect fragile products with lightweight foam pieces, ensuring they arrive safely to your customers and reducing the chance of returns.
