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Just curious if you would put cellophane packaging in with a plastic recycling bag?

When we unpack clothes where i work there is a large bag to put excess plastic packaging ( I guess to recycle), but when I come across more of a cellophane type wrapping I put it in the rubbish bag. One of the other girls says it's the same as plastic, but I didn't think so. Just wondered , that's all, if anyone knows

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1. It's organic, cellulose, polymers of glucose, put it in the compost pile with other plant based products.
2. yes that would be fine, it is a oil product and would melt down and be reused. good for you.
3. Your doubts appear to be correct. Cellophane is generally made from renewable sources.
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