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I’m so happy that traditional styrofoam packing peanuts are mostly a thing of the past! They were so bad for our environment, ending up in landfills for centuries to come and polluting our oceans. Luckily, most packing peanuts are now made of cornstarch (or other natural starches) and are completely biodegradable!
If you happen to receive a box full of these, why not have fun with them? Packing peanut art is so fun to make…your kids will have a blast creating all kinds of designs. Plus, it’s the perfect way to upcycle them!
How to Dispose of Biodegradable Packing Peanuts
Although biodegradable packing peanuts will eventually completely degrade, they do need some help!
You can dissolve them at home in some water, then wash them down the sink, or even add them to a compost pile. They are 100% natural and plant based, so they will not destroy your pipes or pollute the environment.
This melting snowman science experiment is a fun way to get your kids involved with dissolving them!
Children’s Books About Biodegradability and Recycling
B is for Biodegradable: An Activity Book for Kindergarten Conservationists. Includes vocabulary terms, writing prompts, and coloring sheets about waste, recycling, and consumption.
Join an eco-conscious superhero on a mission to teach kids the power of recycling and reusing everyday items! From transforming old clothes into costumes to crafting a brand new car out of an old box, kids will learn that saving the environment is not only super cool but also super fun!
How do you make packing peanut art?
Supplies:
Step 1: Cut the packing peanuts into whatever size/shape is needed for your design.
Step 2: Dip your finger in water and rub it on the portion of the packing peanut that you want to stick onto the cardstock. Use the water sparingly, as too much will make them turn to mush. Create any picture you’d like!
Step 3: Complete your design by coloring the packing peanuts with the markers.
Try these other upcycled kids crafts!
- Kids’ Upcycled Stamping Craft for Earth Day
- Easy Self Watering Milk Jug Planter
- Easy Fruit Scraps Bird Feeder
- Recycled Crayons for Earth Day
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