Bubble Wrap Day
Bubble Wrap Day is celebrated on January 28th and honors one of the most beloved and satisfying inventions: bubble wrap! Created in 1957 by Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes, bubble wrap was originally intended to be a type of wallpaper. However, it quickly found its true calling as a protective packaging material. The day is meant to celebrate the fun and usefulness of bubble wrap, whether it’s popping the bubbles for enjoyment or using it to keep fragile items safe during shipping.
Ways to Celebrate Bubble Wrap Day
Pop Some Bubbles – The most obvious way to celebrate is to find a roll of bubble wrap and indulge in the satisfying sound of popping those bubbles. You can make a game out of it, seeing who can pop the most in a certain amount of time.
Wrap and Protect – Use bubble wrap to protect your fragile items, whether you’re moving, storing, or shipping them. It’s a great time to use up some extra bubble wrap you have lying around.
Make a Bubble Wrap Costume – Get creative and make a costume or an art project out of bubble wrap. It can be a fun and eco-friendly way to repurpose packing material.
Share the Fun – Have a pop-off contest with friends or family and see who can pop the most bubbles without using their hands. Or take some fun photos or videos of your popping session and share them on social media.
Learn About Bubble Wrap’s History – Take a look into how bubble wrap went from a failed wallpaper idea to a global packaging sensation, and its impact on logistics, shipping, and even art.
