packing peanuts
Box filler foam
Packing peanuts are lightweight foam pieces used as cushioning material in shipping boxes.
Shaped like figure-eights or S-curves, they fill empty space and absorb shock to protect fragile items during transit: The vase arrived nestled in packing peanuts.
Traditional versions are polystyrene; biodegradable alternatives dissolve in water.
Lightweight synthetic foam plastic
- styrofoamExpanded plastic foam material
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- cornstarchMaize-derived thickening powder
dissolvable · water-soluble · recyclable · compostable · eco-friendly · plastic · non-biodegradable · polymer
Lacking mass or importance
- static clingCharge-caused fabric attraction
- squeakyHigh-pitched and grating
- loose fillUncompacted insulating material
- S-shapedDouble-curved form
figure-eight · cylindrical · interlocking · pourable · scattered · clingy · messy · spilling
Material for cushioning
- shock absorptionDissipating kinetic energy gradually
- impact protectionShielding from sudden force
- fragile itemsObjects easily damaged
- void fillPackaging cushion material
buffering · dampening · nestling · cradling · suspension · bracing · stabilizing · layer
Six-sided containers
- parcelsWrapped items for delivery
- cartonsLightweight cardboard containers
- mailersItems sent by post
- freightGoods being transported
unboxing · delivery · warehousing · mail-order · e-commerce · fulfillment · pallets · crates
Waste burial ground
- pollutionEnvironmental harm from waste
- litterScattered waste or debris
- disposalAct of throwing away
- single-useFor one application only
environmental impact · ocean debris · microplastics · accumulation · reuse · repurpose · cleanup · decomposition
polystyrene
Lightweight synthetic foam plastic
- styrofoamExpanded plastic foam material
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
cornstarch · dissolvable · water-soluble · recyclable · compostable · eco-friendly · plastic · non-biodegradable · polymer · beads
lightweight
Lacking mass or importance
- static clingCharge-caused fabric attraction
- squeakyHigh-pitched and grating
- loose fillUncompacted insulating material
S-shaped · figure-eight · cylindrical · interlocking · pourable · scattered · clingy · messy · spilling · compressible
padding
Material for cushioning
- shock absorptionDissipating kinetic energy gradually
- impact protectionShielding from sudden force
- fragile itemsObjects easily damaged
void fill · buffering · dampening · nestling · cradling · suspension · bracing · stabilizing · layer · snugness
boxes
Six-sided containers
freight · unboxing · delivery · warehousing · mail-order · e-commerce · fulfillment · pallets · crates · containers
landfill
Waste burial ground
single-use · environmental impact · ocean debris · microplastics · accumulation · reuse · repurpose · cleanup · decomposition · sustainability
- warehousingwarehouse, warehouses, fulfillment centers, fulfillment center, distribution centers
- disposablesplastic bag, plastic bags, paper plate, straws, tissue
- foamfoam rubber, memory foam, polyurethane foam, latex foam, rigid foam
- mailing suppliesenvelopes, stamps, postage, shipping labels, boxes
- moving suppliesbubble wrap, cardboard, moving truck, moving van, dolly
- packagingbox, bag, bottle, can, jar