Not all wrapping paper is actually paper. Some is made with plastic or foil.
To check if it can be recycled, try the scrunch test. If you can scrunch the paper into a ball and it stays scrunched, you can recycle it.
Plastic is made from fossil fuels. Often single-use plastic is low quality and harder to recycle. The best thing to do is to avoid it completely where we can.
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Do you want to help your neighbours fix their stuff to stop it being chucked, why not start your own repair café?
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Top tips to help you enjoy a greener Easter by minimising waste and recycling wherever possible.
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