Waste on Earth

The majority of wrapping paper is NOT recyclable!
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Double-check before throwing your used paper in the recycling bin. Most have a laminated coating, and others include glitter or a metallic sheen which make it unable to be recycled. By throwing non-recyclable materials in the recycling bin that can lead to contamination in which they will have to throw out the whole load.
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According to the BBC a good way to test if your wrapping paper is recyclable is to crunch it into a ball and if it stays in a ball shape then it’s likely recyclable.