Shipping Materials

Focus on: How to Reduce Shipping Materials

Cardboard (Corrugated Containers)

Information on reducing cardboard waste through reusable transport packaging as well as recycling options.

Foam Packing Peanuts

Ideas and information for reusing foam packing peanuts.

Plastic Bags & Stretch Wrap (LDPE)

Information about a Twin Cities-based plastic bag recycling program.

Plastics

An overview of the plastic industry's numerical recycling code, information on industrial scrap plastic film and other plastics, and drop-off and pick up sites for recycling plastic.

Polystyrene Foam Block & Shape (Poly-Foam)

Various types of polystyrene foam are used to cushion and protect products. Certain companies recycle foam that is free of contaminants.

Polyurethane Foam

Recycling information for polyurethane-based products such as carpet padding, seat cushions and packaging materials.

Tyvek

Recycling information for Tyvek-based products such as mailers.