You might toss them into a recycling bin and never think about them again ... boxes will take them back for reuse. Reuse gift bags and tissue paper, and consider using paper gift wrap.

"We all love giving and receiving gifts but most wrapping paper, gift bags and gift boxes are on ... "If too many food particles get into a recycling batch it can contaminate the whole thing ...

“We have put forth some really exciting new recycling opportunities this year, with the first being paper cup ... while plastic bags are still not accepted in the curbside bins, Goodman said ...