Celebrate the season in a way that is both festive and eco-friendly. When shopping, wrapping, or mailing special cards and gifts, know what is recyclable, and what is not.
York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office shared the following list from askgreen.org on their Facebook page to help residents know what can be recycled:
THESE ITEMS ARE NOT RECYCLABLE:
- Greeting cards with glitter or metallic accents
- Gift wrap and gift bags made of foil or plastic
- Ribbons and bows
- Plastic product packaging
- Tissue paper
- Wrapping paper with glitter
THESE ITEMS MAY BE RECYCLED:
- Paper greeting cards and envelopes
- Paper gift bags
- Plain wrapping paper (without glitter or foil)
- Cardboard shipping boxes
See more tips and information about being eco-friendly at https://bit.ly/3gRypOM and askhrgreen.org.
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