What we take
Styrofoam packing peanuts
Styrofoam is inexpensive and keeps certain things safe or cool in transport so often shows up unannounced along with a package. When this happens, it leaves people with the hassle of getting rid of it.
For larger pieces of Styrofoam, check out our Styrofoam bag solution!
What we do with it
With Ridwell, your Styrofoam is handled in a more responsible way. Recyclers we work with first combine different types of Styrofoam. Then each type is heated and compressed using a machine called a densifier. Dense bricks of Styrofoam of different kinds are finally turned into new things
Common uses are creating picture frames, indoor molding, and even surf boards! No matter the final product, we can all agree that it’s providing more benefit than if it were buried in a landfill.
About our partners
How we keep your Styrofoam packing peanuts out of landfills.
We partner directly with innovators who transform hard-to-recycle materials into new products—so you can see exactly where your items go and what they become.
Featured Partner
The Packaging Store in Oakland
The Packaging Store in Oakland has been serving the Bay area for over 30 years. When it comes to packing and shipping, they’ve got our community covered. At the Packaging Store in Oakland, they know just how priceless some shipments are. That is why they take their time carefully packing each and every item that comes through their doors. Packing peanuts provided by Ridwell members will help in their packing efforts to keep your shipments safe.
