Here’s a simple breakdown of how to recycle each of the elements that make up our gift packs. Depending on your level of environmental commitment (and how much patience you have), once you’ve enjoyed the contents, you can recycle almost all the packaging by disassembling it piece by piece or simply reuse it however you prefer.
Recycling Minibags and Small Gift Boxes (S)
The kraft cardboard packaging (3) used to transport these boxes can be reused, but if you prefer to discard it, make sure to flatten it and place it in the blue bin (paper and cardboard). To do so, first remove the bottom polystyrene panel (1), the bubble wrap (2) and the adhesive tape (2). You don’t need to remove the shipping label or the ‘fragile’ stickers—both can go in the paper bin too. The white polystyrene panel (1), bubble wrap (2) and adhesive tape (2) are all plastics and must always go in the yellow bin.
You can also throw the transparent cellophane shrink wrap (4) in the yellow bin. As for the main ribbon (5), the ideal option is to place it in the green bin for textile recycling, where it may find a new life as part of a garment.
The S box / XS Minibag (6) is easy to disassemble and recycle because it’s made of 70% PEFC Certified folding cardboard. It should be flattened and placed inside the blue bin (paper and cardboard) without any problem, as confirmed by our friends at Ecoembes. However, if you want to go a step further and fully comply with the regulation (Order TED/426/2020, of May 8, which sets the criteria to determine when recovered paper and cardboard cease to be waste in accordance with Law 22/2011, of July 28, on waste and contaminated soils), you can slightly moisten one of the corners and peel off the 30-micron matte varnish plastic lamination from either side (removing just one side is enough). This plastic layer must, of course, go in the yellow bin.
Recycling the pack products is quite straightforward, though we must pay special attention to the bottles (7). Both our olive oil and beer bottles come with a polypropylene label. The bottle goes in the green bin (glass bottles), but these polypropylene labels are better off in the yellow bin. As they’re made of plastic, peeling them off is usually easy, and they often come off in one piece. Other bottles (wine, champagne, etc.) have paper labels, which are harder to remove and should be placed in the blue bin.
Watch out for sliced ibérico products, which usually come in a cardboard sleeve (9). These go straight into the blue bin, but the product itself is packed inside a vacuum-sealed plastic pouch (8), which should be discarded in the yellow bin after you’ve enjoyed its delicious contents.
Cans (10) and cheese shrink wrap (11) can also move on to a better life in the yellow bin.
Recycling Large Gift Hampers (L) and XL Packs
As in the previous case, the kraft cardboard packaging (3) can be reused. But if you’re not planning to, please flatten it and place it in the blue bin (paper and cardboard). To do so, first remove the bottom polystyrene panel (1), the bubble wrap (2) and the adhesive tape (2). There’s no need to remove the shipping labels or the ‘fragile’ stickers, as both can also go in the paper bin. The white polystyrene panel (1), the bubble wrap (2) and the adhesive tape (2) are plastics and should always go in the yellow bin.
You can also discard the transparent cellophane shrink wrap (4) in the yellow bin. If you don’t wish to keep the main ribbon (5), place it in the green bin for textile recycling, where it might be reused in clothing items.
Each basket / pack (6) is made of highly resistant cardboard. We can’t disclose too much about its composition for commercial reasons. Its striking look, along with metallic iridescent finishes, makes these boxes perfect for reuse as containers for scarves, keepsakes, or even jewellery. That’s why we always recommend giving them a second life—they look great just about anywhere. However, if you’re out of space at home, the entire box can safely go into the blue bin.
One of the most eye-catching features of our gift hampers is the bed of Italian tissue paper filled with bubble wrap that supports the products inside. To dispose of them after opening the box, it’s important to separate the tissue paper (7) from the bubble wrap (8). The first one, of course, belongs in the blue bin, and the second in the yellow bin.
As explained earlier, we must pay special attention to the bottles (9). Both our olive oil and beer bottles come with polypropylene labels. The bottle should be placed in the green bin (glass bottles), but the polypropylene labels are better off in the yellow bin. As they are plastic, peeling them off is usually easy and they tend to come off in one piece. The rest of the bottles (wine, champagne, etc.) have paper labels, which are harder to remove and should be placed in the blue bin.
Watch out for sliced ibérico meats, usually presented in a cardboard sleeve (11). These go straight into the blue bin, but the actual product is packaged inside a vacuum-sealed plastic pouch (10), which should be discarded in the yellow bin after you’ve enjoyed every bite.
Cans (12) and cheese shrink wrap (13) can also move on to a better life in the yellow bin.
More Information
We take recycling and environmental care very seriously. So, if you have any suggestions for improvement, questions or doubts, feel free to write to us as many times as you like at info@bronzeymora.com.