Bows and ribbons are great for holiday decorating and gift wrapping, but they aren't so great for recycling. Cloth ribbons and bows can be easily washed and reused year after year. Plastic bows and ribbons can also be reused, but when you are finished with them, throw them away.
Ready to recycle those outdated or broken holiday decorations? Not so fast. Most decorations are made from different types of plastics or glass that can't be recycled easily. If you can't find a reuse for them and they are in good shape, consider donating them to a local charity like Goodwill or The Salvation Army for re-sale. Or, if they are broken and you don't want them anymore, just throw them away!
Remember: Not everything is recyclable. "Tanglers," like hoses and holiday lights can get hung up in machinery at the recycling sorting facility and cost time and money to remove. Throw them in the trash instead.