Festive wrapping paper, bows and ribbons can be costly for the environment. Here’s what to know about recycling gift wrap and how you can reduce waste.

No one wants to make a last-minute dash to the store for gift wrap -- particularly during the holidays. Instead, wrap presents using materials you have at home.

If you still have presents to wrap, including cash, gift cards, or oddly shaped gifts, you won't want to miss these genius ...

But here's the bad news: glitter gift wrap isn't safe to recycle. In fact, any wrapping paper that's laminated, decorated with colored foil, or glittery… ...

Know the key differences between aluminum foil and butter paper to determine the best choice for wrapping and preserving your food. Learn how each option affects freshness, flavour, and convenience.

Wrapping paper • Raleigh Curbside Recycling: Yes, when free of glitter and foil. • Wake County Convenience Centers: Yes. Use “mixed recycling” for paper-based wrapping paper.

It's important to shift through your wrapping paper scraps before tossing them in the recycling bin, as they're not all recyclable.

This option from Rifle Paper Co. features eight feet of paper with colorful floral illustrations, gorgeous gold foil accents, and gridlines on the back easy wrapping.

Naughty (goes in your blue trash cart): plastic bags, lights and cords, gift bags, tissue paper and wrapping paper with glitter or foil, clothing and other textiles, decorations like tinsel ...

Every present deserves a stylish package, so pick your favorite Christmas gift wrapping paper from our list and prepare to wow loved ones.

Foil wrapping paper must be trashed. • Durham County Convenience Centers: Yes, for paper-based wrapping paper. Foil wrapping paper must be trashed. Gift boxes • Raleigh Curbside Recycling: Yes.