Sealed Air Pops The Seal On Bubble Wrap Contest, 2009-2010
Pop, pop, POP! Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day is celebrated the last Monday in January, making January 25th, 2010 Bubble Wrap’s 50th birthday. The famous plastic wrap is most commonly used as packing material, however, Bubble Wrap has found many uses including fun and games. Bubble Wrap has revolutionized not only the way the way businesses package fragile items, but also how people amuse themselves. Bubble Wrap is cheap entertainment.
What is Bubble Wrap?
Bubble Wrap is a transparent plastic material that is most often used for cushioning breakable items, protecting sensitive electronics, and other delicate items. Bubble Wrap’s air-filled “bubbles” come in all sizes. Large, medium and very small “bubbles” are equally spaced to provide maximum coverage and protection. Bubble Wrap usually comes on a roll, but can also be purchased in smaller flat packages or pouches.
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Who Invented Bubble Wrap?
According to Wikipedia, “Bubble Wrap was created in 1957 by two engineers, Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes. The term is a brand of Sealed Air Corporation (US) which was founded in 1960 by the two inventors, and thus should only be used for products of that company. Some people use the name generically for similar products, often termed air bubble packing or packaging; Sealed Air denotes its product as a brand of “cushioning material”.
Bubble Wrap in Social Media
NPR reports that More than 250 Facebook pages are dedicated to Bubble Wrap. Twitter is POPPING today with 50th Happy Birthday wishes to Bubble Wrap. Many people are planning to celebrate Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day by popping the plastic wrap all day, wrapping themselves in Bubble Wrap, and having Bubble Wrap parties.
Bubble Wrap Uses
Packing Material
Insulation
Stress Reliever
Amusement for kids and adults
Where To Buy Bubble Wrap In Rhode Island
Office supply stores all over Rhode Island sell Bubble Wrap in various sizes. It can also be purchased in any local post office for packing parcels. Large department stores in Rhode Island such as Walmart, Kmart and Target, sell Bubble Wrap in their office supply sections. Prices vary according to size.
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