Can You Recycle Packing Peanuts? Yes—But Only Starch-Based Ones
Yes—you can recycle packing peanuts—but only if they are 100% starch-based (typically white or light tan, dissolving instantly in water). Traditional petroleum-based EPS (expanded polystyrene) “peanuts” are not recyclable in curbside programs, rarely accepted at drop-off centers, and persist in…