Greeting cards are paper-based items used for celebrations and special occasions. They may include decorative elements such as glitter, foil or plastic attachments.
Disposal Options
- Plain Paper Cards – Recycling Bin
- Cards with Decorations – General Waste Bin
Why
Paper cards can be recycled, but added materials like glitter and foil cannot be processed and may contaminate recycling. Removing decorations from cards or tearing off the front of the card before recycling all adds up.
Did You Know
The first commercial Christmas card was commissioned in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole in England.