How to Dispose of Book Wraps Responsibly in the UK
Recycle your book wraps correctly with this simple disposal guide.
How to recycle book wraps
Quick answer
Flatten the book wrap, remove any plastic tape, and place in your kerbside cardboard recycling. Paper tape can be left on. If the wrap has a plastic window or coating (rare for book wraps), remove those components first. Most book wraps are all-cardboard and fully recyclable without any preparation beyond flattening.
Preparation steps
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Eco options: recyclability facts or plastic-free options.
Non-recyclable parts
Plastic tape and any non-paper inserts should be removed and placed in general waste. Paper tape, cardboard inserts, and the wrap itself are all recyclable. If the entire wrap is cardboard with paper tape, nothing needs removing.
Fully recyclable book wraps
All-cardboard book wraps from ProcuraPack.
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Flatten, remove plastic tape, place in kerbside cardboard recycling.
Yes, paper tape is recyclable with the cardboard.
Standard all-cardboard wraps are. Check for any plastic elements.
Untreated cardboard wraps can be home-composted.
Remove it and put the cardboard in recycling, plastic in general waste.
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