Rubber bands last much longer when stored in the refrigerator
Chilling your rubber bands in the refrigerator significantly extends their lifespan by slowing down the chemical degradation process that causes them to become brittle and snap over time.
Keeping rubber bands in the fridge preserves their elasticity by slowing down oxidation and polymer breakdown. Heat and light cause the long-chain molecules in natural rubber to cross-link or snap, eventually leading to the dreaded dry rot that ruins your office supplies.
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