How to Keep it Easy, Eco, and Chic

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Traditional wrapping paper is glossy, glittery and colorful, but it’s trash. No, literally – you can’t recycle it. But, the good news is that you can wrap presents beautifully without creating a lot of rubbish.

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can you recycle that?

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Most gift wrap or wrapping paper is not recyclable because it’s made with plastic. If it’s glossy, metallic, or sparkly it’s most likely made with Mylar a plastic film coated with aluminum.

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Shiny bows that you peel and stick onto packages are NOT recyclable. For creative and eco friendly gift bow ideas check out the additional decorations section. Most shiny ribbons are also not recyclable.

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The majority of the bubble mailers are not recyclable. If you can somehow manage to remove the bubble-liner from the inside (which is incredibly difficult and I haven’t managed to do it yet) you can recycle the paper aspect of the mailer.

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is tissue paper recyclable?

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gift wrapping material alternatives

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How to Keep it Easy, Eco, and Chic

Gift Wrapping

Traditional wrapping paper is glossy, glittery and colorful, but it’s trash. No, literally – you can’t recycle it. But, the good news is that you can wrap presents beautifully without creating a lot of rubbish.

can you recycle that?

Most gift wrap or wrapping paper is not recyclable because it’s made with plastic. If it’s glossy, metallic, or sparkly it’s most likely made with Mylar a plastic film coated with aluminum.

is wrapping paper recyclable?

Shiny bows that you peel and stick onto packages are NOT recyclable. For creative and eco friendly gift bow ideas check out the additional decorations section. Most shiny ribbons are also not recyclable.

are gift bows recyclable?

The majority of the bubble mailers are not recyclable. If you can somehow manage to remove the bubble-liner from the inside (which is incredibly difficult and I haven’t managed to do it yet) you can recycle the paper aspect of the mailer.

are bubble mailers recyclable?

is tissue paper recyclable?

Tissue paper is reusable so you should try and save it for another present. If it’s unable to be reused you can compost it as long as it doesn’t have glitter in it.

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