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Reuse or Recycle Gift Wrap in Six Practical Steps

Sort shiny or coated wrapping paper from ordinary paper, reuse bags and ribbons, and follow local recycling rules.

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U.S. EPA

Link card to the original guidance from U.S. EPA. No thumbnail display was independently verified.

Link to the original U.S. EPA household guide

Not every gift wrap that looks like paper belongs in paper recycling. The U.S. EPA recommends reusing gift bags and tissue and checking what local programs actually accept.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Choose reusable gift bags or boxes and minimize tape and decorative materials when wrapping.
Set aside intact bags, bows, ribbon and string for reuse rather than automatically discarding them.
Separate ordinary uncoated paper from glossy laminated, metallic or glitter-coated wrapping; appearance alone cannot prove recyclability.
Remove tape and plastic decorations from paper accepted by your program. Follow local rules for wet or heavily soiled materials.
Consult your municipality's paper and mixed-material collection instructions; U.S. EPA guidance does not override local recycling requirements.
Store usable boxes and bags flat and dry for future occasions, keeping only quantities you will actually reuse.

Link card to the original guidance from U.S. EPA. No thumbnail display was independently verified.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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