{"id":1853,"date":"2018-08-14T08:34:13","date_gmt":"2018-08-14T08:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/?p=1853"},"modified":"2022-01-20T16:49:01","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T16:49:01","slug":"recycle-packaging-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/recycle-packaging-materials","title":{"rendered":"How to Recycle Packaging Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/protective-packaging_C16.html\">Protective packaging<\/a> is usually made from strong and resilient materials, so it can absorb knocks and bumps, but this can make it more difficult to dispose of and recycle packaging materials correctly.\u00a0 In this post we\u2019re focusing on how you can recycle and dispose of protective packaging correctly in a\u00a0safe and eco-friendly way.\u00a0 We\u2019ll be focusing on bubble wrap, foam and paper packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Protecting your products is at the heart of everything we do here at Rajapack, it\u2019s what\u00a0makes protective packaging one of our most important and popular ranges.\u00a0 These items have been designed and constructed to offer ultimate protection during shipping and transport whether it\u2019s in the form of rigid blocks, soft cushioning, water resistance or protection from electricity.<\/p>\n<p>Image source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/photo-of-pile-of-ripped-carton-1055712\/\">https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/photo-of-pile-of-ripped-carton-1055712\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Is bubble wrap recyclable?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As one of the most widely used packaging materials available, a common question we get asked from our customers is \u201ccan bubble wrap be recycled?\u201d The good news is that yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/protective-packaging\/bubble-wrap-packaging_C1610.html\">bubble wrap<\/a> can be recycled.\u00a0 Some local councils can collect it in along with other plastics in their normal recycling collection, including items such as milk cartons, drinks bottles and carrier bags.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1856 size-full\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" title=\"Is bubble wrap recycable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-bubble-wrap-recycable.png\" alt=\"Is bubble wrap recycable\" width=\"1544\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-bubble-wrap-recycable.png 1544w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-bubble-wrap-recycable-430x153.png 430w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-bubble-wrap-recycable-768x273.png 768w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-bubble-wrap-recycable-1024x363.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-bubble-wrap-recycable-1536x545.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-bubble-wrap-recycable-624x221.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1544px) 100vw, 1544px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do check with your local council though to see if they accept bubble wrap, as not all are able to.\u00a0 If they don\u2019t then there\u2019s sure to be a recycling site local to you which does accept bubble wrap.\u00a0 Simply store it and you can take it along to your local recycling site for proper disposal.\u00a0 It\u2019s easy to find out about local recycling collections through the \u2018Recycling Collections\u2019 section of the government website, simply enter your postcode.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Can Bubble Wrap Envelopes be rec<\/strong><strong>ycled?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Bubble envelopes are made from a combination of polythene and paper, with cushioning air bubbles inside and a paper outer with soft surface that can easily be written on.\u00a0 Because they\u2019re made from two separate materials, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/envelopes-mailing-bags\/jiffy-bags-bubble-envelopes_C1210.html\">bubble envelopes<\/a> can\u2019t be recycled whole.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"margin-top: 1.71429rem; margin-bottom: 1.71429rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/envelopes-mailing-bags\/jiffy-bags-bubble-envelopes\/bubble-envelopes_C121010.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1859 size-full\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" title=\"Can bubble envelopes be recycled\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Can-bubble-envelopes-be-recycled.jpg\" alt=\"Can bubble envelopes be recycled\" width=\"1398\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Can-bubble-envelopes-be-recycled.jpg 1398w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Can-bubble-envelopes-be-recycled-430x135.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Can-bubble-envelopes-be-recycled-768x241.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Can-bubble-envelopes-be-recycled-1024x321.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Can-bubble-envelopes-be-recycled-624x196.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<p>The paper outer and plastic inner are usually bonded together and can\u2019t be processed together for recycling.\u00a0 If you can separate the paper outer from the polythene inner, then the paper can be recycled along with standard paper and card, while the bubble wrap inner can be recycled with standard bubble wrap at a recycling site.\u00a0 These are offered by local councils and you can find your closest by visiting the \u2018Recycling Collections\u2019 link above.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Is packaging foam recyclable?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/protective-packaging\/foam-packaging_C1614.html\">Foam packaging<\/a> is a protective product which offers great stability and cushioning, while being lightweight, easy to handle, cut and use.\u00a0 It excels at protecting a wide range of products and parcels whether wrapping, blocking, bracing or cushioning.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"margin-top: 1.71429rem; margin-bottom: 1.71429rem;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1857 size-full\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" title=\"Is packaging foam recyclable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-packaging-foam-recyclable.jpg\" alt=\"Is packaging foam recyclable\" width=\"1578\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-packaging-foam-recyclable.jpg 1578w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-packaging-foam-recyclable-430x152.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-packaging-foam-recyclable-768x272.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-packaging-foam-recyclable-1024x362.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-packaging-foam-recyclable-1536x543.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-packaging-foam-recyclable-624x221.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1578px) 100vw, 1578px\" \/><\/h1>\n<p>Unfortunately, it\u2019s not simple nor straightforward to recycle foam packaging.\u00a0 The lightweight, low density properties which make it so good to use do however make it difficult to recycle easily.\u00a0 In some areas options can be very limited, as not all recycling centres can handle or process this material \u2013 but there are some centres that do, so check in your local area\u00a0to find out what options are available to you.<\/p>\n<p>Our Packaging Specialists always get asked, how to dispose of foam packaging? Find out where your closet recycling site is that will accept polystyrene and foam packaging.\u00a0 You can easily do this through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recyclenow.com\/local-recycling?material=PL500-PL600\">Recycling Locator<\/a> on the Recycle now website. Select \u2018Recycle a specific item\u2019 then select Plastic packaging and Polystyrene in the \u2018Which type of material\u2019 menu.\u00a0 If there isn\u2019t a centre close to you, then consider re-use of foam packaging instead\u00a0of disposing.\u00a0 Because of the strength and reliance of foam it can be used time and time again to securely pack items so doesn\u2019t need to be disposed of after just one use.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Are foam packing peanuts recyclable?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/protective-packaging\/void-loose-fill_C1616.html\">loose fill<\/a> packaging solutions and one you\u2019ve no doubt encountered before are packing peanuts.\u00a0 These small but strong chips provide great protection while being incredibly lightweight.\u00a0 But can foam packaging peanuts be recycled? Historically, they have been made from similar materials to standard foam packaging (polystyrene) making them difficult to recycle and dispose of in an eco-friendly way.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1858 size-full\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" title=\"Are foam packing peanuts recyclable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Are-foam-packing-peanuts-recycable.jpg\" alt=\"Are foam packing peanuts recyclable\" width=\"1074\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Are-foam-packing-peanuts-recycable.jpg 1074w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Are-foam-packing-peanuts-recycable-430x240.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Are-foam-packing-peanuts-recycable-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Are-foam-packing-peanuts-recycable-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Are-foam-packing-peanuts-recycable-624x349.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1074px) 100vw, 1074px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Recently manufacturers of packing peanuts have developed more eco-friendly alternatives with the creation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/protective-packaging\/void-loose-fill\/pelaspan-loose-fill_PDT521580.html\">biodegradable packing peanuts<\/a>.\u00a0 These break down naturally in the environment over time and can be made from renewable resources, lessening their impact on the environment and making them simple and straightforward to dispose of.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Can you recycle packing paper?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/protective-packaging\/paper-packaging_C1612.html\">Paper packaging<\/a> is one of our favourite protective materials.\u00a0 It\u2019s lightweight, easy to store and can be used for all manner of packaging applications, for packing, wrapping, protecting or presenting. It\u2019s great for the environment too, with all paper packaging being fully recyclable.\u00a0 From strong and resilient Kraft paper for packing and protecting items, crinkle cut shredded paper for soft cushioning and presentation, through to soft tissue paper for wrapping delicate and fragile items, there\u2019s a suitable type of paper for almost any packaging need.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"line-height: 1.84615; margin-top: 1.71429rem; margin-bottom: 1.71429rem; font-size: 1.14286rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/protective-packaging\/paper-packaging_C1612.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1854 size-full\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" title=\"Can you recycle packing paper\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Can-you-recycle-packing-paper.jpg\" alt=\"Can you recycle packing paper\" width=\"1539\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Can-you-recycle-packing-paper.jpg 1539w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Can-you-recycle-packing-paper-430x186.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Can-you-recycle-packing-paper-768x332.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Can-you-recycle-packing-paper-1024x443.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Can-you-recycle-packing-paper-1536x665.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Can-you-recycle-packing-paper-624x270.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1539px) 100vw, 1539px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Disposal of paper packing is simple and straightforward too. Many of the paper packaging that we sell is made from 100% recycled paper (the entire product is made from old paper products) and is fully recyclable, so it can be used time and time again and easily recycled along with your standard paper and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/dispose-used-cardboard-boxes\/\">cardboard<\/a> collections.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like more information about the range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/environmental_cms_000045.html\">environmental protective packaging<\/a> that we offer, any help or advice on recycling packaging materials or the best way to dispose of it, then simply get in touch with our team of packaging experts who are on hand to help.<\/p>\n<p>Simply visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\">www.rajapack.co.uk<\/a> or contact our team on 0800 542 44 28, or <a href=\"mailto:sales@rajapack.co.uk\">sales@rajapack.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protective packaging is usually made from strong and resilient materials, so it can absorb knocks and bumps, but this can make it more difficult to dispose of and recycle packaging [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":3828,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[962,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-environmentally-friendly-packaging","category-packaging-industry-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>How to Recycle Packaging Materials | Recycle &amp; Reduce waste<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Recycle packaging materials! 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