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They keep products safe during shipping and easily dissolved in water without creating chemical residues. Biodegradable peanuts fit comfortably in most compost piles, making for their easy, earth-friendly, disposal.
Please note, peanuts that do not dissolve in water, should not be placed on the compost pile. Both the biodegradable and non-biodegradable packing peanuts provide environmental benefits and costs. The environmental production and shipping costs associated with starched based peanuts, make for difficult comparisons between the two products. After disposal, they can end up in a landfill or floating around the ocean for many, many years. Biodegradable packing peanuts are made from natural, nontoxic sources, such as wheat and corn starch.
They dissolve in water and can be thrown into compost piles after a single use. In addition, biodegradable foam peanuts do not have an electrostatic charge, meaning they will not stick to clothes. Cons: Biodegradable starch-based packing peanuts may be a more environmentally-friendly option, but they do have their disadvantages.
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