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As in the case of bows, gift bags are always a good choice if you're concerned with waste, as they can be reused over and over. Wrapping paper can usually be recycled.

As most bows are made of a plastic-paper composite, plus the glue used to stick them to gifts, they're generally an item that is incompatible with your recycling bin.

Here's a refresher, with tips from USA TODAY, on whether your wrapping paper, ribbons and cards can be recycled or should be sent off to the landfill. More: When are the full moons of 2025?

Consider reusing for next year Because many Christmas items like tinsel, wrapping paper, gift bags, bows and ribbons cannot be recycled, Ueta recommends reusing them next year.

Yes: Christmas trees, plain wrapping paper, plain holiday cards, cardboard boxes, strings of lights No: Foil, metallic or glittery wrapping paper, tissue paper, ribbon, bows, plastic gift bags ...

Want to know how to put that extra touch on your holiday gifts? Kat Boerkei, owner of ATX Luxe Wrap Co, stops by Good Day Austin to show you how to tie the perfect bow on your gifts this year.