How To Recycle Sealed Air Instapak Foam Packaging

If you’ve ever opened a shipment of electronics, medical devices, or other fragile goods, you’ve likely encountered Instapak foam cushions, those puffy, pillow-like packaging pads that mold to fit the product inside the box. Made by Sealed Air, the same company behind Bubble Wrap, Instapak is one of the most effective protective packaging materials on the market. It’s also one of the trickiest to recycle.

Understanding why Instapak requires special handling starts with its composition....