Yes, you read that right! Packing peanuts—also known as foam peanuts—are typically used as cushioning material to protect fragile items during shipping. However, some TikTok users are treating them as ...

People are eating biodegradable packing peanuts under the assumption that they are edible — much to experts’ dismay. “Did anyone know that Lush packing peanuts are edible??” wrote one ...

Most packing peanuts are made from styrofoam and take centuries to decompose. That means they’ll just sit in landfills, contaminating the ecosystem and harming wildlife. But if you switch to a ...