Packing Tape for Recycled Boxes

If you’re seeking “green” packing tape, paper tape is your best bet. Unlike PVC or polypropylene, it’s a non-petroleum-based tape.

But no matter what kind of tape you use, you can still recycle cardboard boxes with tape affixed to them. Removing tape typically isn’t needed unless your municipality or trash hauler requires it.

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Can Packing Tape Be Recycled?

Phoenix Tape Recycled Packing Tape

When it comes to recycling traditional packaging materials, such as cardboard boxes and packing paper, the process is often a no-brainer. These items can almost always be recycled according to local guidelines in many curbside recycling programs. But what about packing tape? Can packing tape be recycled? The short answer is that it depends on the type of tape. In this article, we’ll explore in-depth answers to these questions to help you and your customers practice environmentally-friendly recycling habits that advance your sustainability efforts – while being gentle on Mother Earth.

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