Eco-Friendly Packing Materials

Many common packaging materials contain harmful chemicals.

Commonly used packaging materials such as bubble wrap and foam peanuts contain dangerous chemicals and do not safely biodegrade. If you want to ship an item using eco-friendly alternatives, use products already in your home.

Cardboard

If you are packaging large items, you can use thick, corrugated cardboard. Cut the cardboard into strips and roll it into loose bundles. Stuff these bundles around the item to keep it in place.

Popcorn

Use unwanted or stale, unbuttered popcorn as an alternative to bubble wrap for packaging small items. One of the main advantages of popcorn is that it can be composted when you no longer need it.

Newspaper

Save old newspapers to use as cushioning for packages. Newpaper is biodegradable, and using it as packing material is another way to recycle it.

References

• Green Living Tips: Earth Friendly Packing Materials