LOOSE FILL

Loose Fill

Changes to Standard Packing Peanuts June 2023


In June 2023, packing peanuts and other loose fill packaging will be banned.Expanded polystyrene materials are difficult to recycle, and it’s expensive. They aren’t accepted in most of Washington’s residential recycling programs and are treated instead as a contaminant. Because they are not readily recyclable, the materials end up in landfills, waste-to-energy facilities, or the environment. 


Want More Information - follow this link the to Washington State Department of Ecology Ban Page.


Fortunately, there are some great options for alternatives eco-friendly products still available.

General Use:


Sometimes referred to as packaging peanuts, loose fill is used to prevent damage to fragile objects during shipping as well as a void filler.


Made from renewable resources, shippers are finding the starch-based packaging peanuts more economical over the rising cost of petroleum-based products, and more reliable than single-ply paper protection.


Biodegradable Loose Fill

  • Certified compostable* according to ASTM D6400 & D6868 (USA) and NF T51-800 (Europe)
  • 100% compostable* — will decompose in commercial landfills
  • Leaves no harmful residue
  • Disintegrates in water without polluting groundwater resources
  • Minimizes material and shipping cost
  • Dust-free, anti-static and abrasion resistant
  • Fast and easy to use—no training required
  • Available in bulk truck delivery or bags
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Loose Fill


Sometimes referred to as void filler or packing peanuts, loose fill is essential for certain shipping applications, especially if your product creates unevenly shaped voids within the carton. With excellent cushioning and flexibility, you might find that it’s the best choice to protect the goods you ship. Our packing peanuts come from bio-degradable corn starch mixture and is the most popular due to its ability to completely break down, it is 100% environmentally friendly. Since the peanuts interlock, you can pack your carton tightly and know that the peanuts will not shift or settle during transit -- your product will remain safely in place.  This product can be used many times and many businesses set up systems to continually recycle and reuse to increase cost savings.. 


Green loose fill is made of 100% recycled polystyrene and comes in 14 cubic foot bags.


Cream-colored loose fill is biodegradable, and is made from a mixture of corn and potato starch and comes in 12 cubic foot bags. It’s anti-static and will dissolve in water. If being eco-conscious is important to your company, PackageIt can support that initiative. Call us at 1-800-419-2004 to place your order for packing peanuts. Our customers come from King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties and beyond...why not become one of them?

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