Bubble Wrap Day
National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday in January to honor the popular protective packaging material, which was originally invented as wallpaper in 1957 by Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes. It is now recognized for its use in shipping fragile items and as a stress-relieving popping activity. The day was inspired by a 2001 incident where a Indiana radio station received a shipment of microphones wrapped in bubble wrap, and the sound of the popping was broadcast. Inventors Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes created it in 1957 by sealing two shower curtains together, aiming for a textured wallpaper, which later became a shipping material for IBM in 1961. People celebrate by popping bubble wrap to relieve stress or finding creative uses for it.
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.
