SCRUNCH TEST




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.







LATEST NEWS & EVENTS


What can I recycle? Ramadan edition.
BLOG | 16th February 2026
How to waste less this Ramadan

If you’re preparing to observe in the Holy month of Ramadan this year you are probably busy planning on self-reflection, donating and family time. And eating, of course. Here’s our guide to staying sustainable this Ramadan…

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Suez volunteers improving nature
NEWS | 13th January 2026
Improving nature: SUEZ volunteers smash target with 210 new trees planted in Rochdale

A dedicated team of 10 volunteers from R4GM’s waste disposal partner, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, planted an impressive 210 native trees in Rochdale in December, working in partnership with the Community Forest for Greater Manchester, City of Trees. The trees were planted on a green space near the Healey Foundation Primary School on Tuesday […]

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Halloween craft
NEWS | 21st October 2025
HalloGreen Recycling!

Halloween is my favourite time of the year. I love any reason to get dressed up and to make my house look spooky! But as someone that cares about the environment, I hate to see all the single-use items we use once and then bin. So, this year I’ve challenged myself to waste less. Here’s how I got into a Hallo-green mindset.

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