Avoid using pink anti-static foam which cannot be recycled – Use FSC® paper cushion products (like PadPak)

There are 2 types of Anti-Static PU foam cannot be recycled.

Usually found in packaging for cushioning.

1. Pink Antistatic PU Foam (Surfactant-Based)
2. Polymer-Bound / Non-Migrating Antistatic PU Foam

Environmental profile all PU Foam | – Not biodegradable

• Migrating QACs are toxic to aquatic life if released in wastewater (through cleaning, landfill leachate, etc.).
• Foam degrades into microplastics over time. | – Not biodegradable (still PU).
• No leachable QACs, so reduced ecotoxicity risk.
• Still degrades into microplastics at end of life.
• If PU foam is burned, it releases toxic gases (CO, HCN, NOx).

PadPak cushion packaging are a natural cushion protection and do not contain any toxins – paper is biodegradable and kerbside recyclable.

Over 80% of paper is recycled in the EU.

Never use PU foams when an FSC® certified paper solution exists.