To determine the packing peanuts material, simply place a peanut in hot water to see if it dissolves. If your shipping container has different colored packing peanuts, test each color as mixed material shipments can occur.

If you can’t find a local moving or shipping store that will accept the packing peanuts, or the store charges a fee, contact local schools and churches. Some schools and churches use packing peanuts in children’s crafts.