Is xmas wrapping paper recyclable?
UK households produce over 25 per cent more waste during the festive period, partly due to the amount of excess packaging waste from gifts that’s thrown away after the big day. Just because wrapping paper is branded as “paper” it doesn’t mean it’s always recyclable. That’s because gift wrap often contains much more than simply paper. If your rubbish bin is contaminated with wrapping paper (and other waste) that can’t be recycled, the whole load could end up in landfill. So, when you find your living room floor covered in waste...