Paper wrapping paper can be put in your yellow recycling bin. Metallic and shiny wrapping paper is not-recyclable and goes into the red rubbish bin.
Holiday gift-giving can often leave us with piles of wrapping paper, bows and bags, ribbons and tissues. And sadly it turns out that most present trimmings are not recyclable.
Oh and the good news is that you do not need to remove the cellotape before recycling your paper wrapping paper.
Give your gifts an extra special touch by wrapping them "Furoshiki" style. Originating from Japan, gift wrapping with fabric is an eco-friendly way to spice up your gifts.
For more information on alternative and low-cost gift wrapping click here.
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