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Address the disposable elements of Christmas with clever recyling ideas. Wrapping paper can be kept for next year or used to cover books. The wire twists used in packaging can be kept handy in the kitchen. Sturdy boxes can be used for storage or donated for the local kindergarten’s ‘making’ box.

Christmas cards can be recycled through Cards 4 Planet Ark. During January you will find recycling stations at Coles supermarkets, or you can pick up a free reply-paid envelope from Australia Post outlets.

For more information, see www.planetark.com.au.

How many?

The Cards 4 Planet Ark campaign has recycled about 550 million cards in 12 years.

Photography: Sam McAdam. Styling: Angela Haughton.