FILE - Crumpled Christmas wrapping paper by a decorated Christmas tree in Kaufbeuren, Germany, on Dec. 24, 2017. (Photo by Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/picture alliance via Getty Images) Opening presents together with loved ones is often a joyous part of the holiday season, but it can also create a lot of extra waste.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Here are some tips on recycling for the holidays:Paper gift wrap often is not recyclable when it has a shiny or laminated coating, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency says.Some wrapping paper is not recyclable because of the materials that go into making the products.