What To Do: Flatten the box to save space.

Where To Recycle: Your kerbside recycling bin (most UK councils accept this).

Tip 💡: Remove any tape, stickers, or labels if possible.

What To Do: Fold or crumple up and place in recycling.

Where To Recycle: Paper recycling at home or local recycling centre.

Avoid 🙅: Glitter, foil, or plastic-coated paper, those go in general waste.

Mixed Materials like these are tricky.

What To Do: Tear open and separate the bubble wrap from the paper outer.

• Paper = Recycle
• Bubble wrap = See Below

Recyclable? Yes, but NOT in your regular bin.

What To Do: Collect and take to your local supermarket soft plastic recycling point (e.g., Tesco, Co-op, Sainsbury’s).

Tip 💡: Pop the bubbles to save space.

Type: LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene), look for recycling code #4.

Where To Recycle: Same as bubble wrap, use a soft plastic drop-off point.

Note 🗒️: Make sure they’re clean and dry.

Type: Cornstarch (compostable) or Polystyrene (not recyclable).

How To Tell: Put one under water, if it dissolves, it’s compostable.

• Compostable: bin or garden compost.
• Polystyrene: reuse or check with local household waste recycling centre.

• What To Do: Check for “compostable” certification (e.g., EN 13432).
• If home compostable: pop it in your compost bin.
• If industrial compost only: check local council guidelines.

• Unfortunately, most are not recyclable unless they are paper-based with no coating.
• What To Do: Peel off and dispose of in general waste.