One of the most enjoyable parts of Christmas can be\nopening presents. There\u2019s the big reveal when you open a present someone has\ngiven you and that warm feeling of satisfaction you get when someone opens a\ngift you have given them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are smiles, laughs and sometimes even tears, but\nthen there is also the dreaded clean-up afterwards. All the wrapping paper and\npackage has to be gathered up and disposed of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taking a bit of time to sort out your waste is a lot\nbetter for the environment than just shoving it all in the one general waste\nbin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can still enjoy your Christmas while showing\nconsideration for Mother Earth and here are some top tips for Christmas\nrecycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even before the Covid pandemic, people relied heavily on\nonline shopping at Christmas time. This means the number of cardboard boxes\nwinging their way to our homes has significantly increased. Most of the\ncardboard boxes which are used to deliver parcels are widely recyclable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, due to the increased number of boxes at this\ntime of year, it is important to flatten them down when putting them into the\nrelevant recycling bin. This will help to save space and make sure your bin\ndoesn\u2019t fill up too quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid shiny paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Presents wrapped in a nice shiny paper may look good\nunder the tree, but might not be great for the environment. Paper which has\nbeen laminated can\u2019t be recycled as widely as normal wrapping paper, and\ninvariably gets thrown into general waste for landfill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to jazz up your Christmas wrapping, try\nusing recyclable paper and adding some nice reusable ribbons or bows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We may not send as many Christmas cards as we used to\nthese days, but they still account for a large amount of Christmas mail. After the festive season, make sure you\nrecycle the cards you don\u2019t want to keep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some with added effects on them like lamination and\nglitter may not be recyclable in your usual recycle bins so it is worth\nchecking the information on the back. \nMany large retailers and post offices have dropped off points for\nChristmas cards after the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They may be a useful way of avoiding washing up, but\ndisposable plates and cutlery can make the waste mount up. Make sure to dispose\nof them in the right way. Many plates are paper and can be recycled in the\nnormal way as can plastic cutlery. Check the labeling on things like foil\ncooking tray to see if there are any specific recycling instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local authorities will give time off to their workers\nover the holidays and this means waste management services will be limited. It\nis worth checking if your normal collection day has been changed and which bins\nare being emptied on which day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will help you work out whether you need an extra\ntrip to your local amenity site to get rid of the Christmas waste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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