Before you toss, tear! Although the popularity of physical media has certainly decreased in recent years, you may still be a fan of physical magazines. They are a common cause of confusion, but if the paper isn't coated in plastic and your glossy paper rips easily, it should be good to go in the recycling. When in doubt (and this is across many, many materials we often wish-cycle), it's better to be safe and add it to the trash.?
Did you know?
Glossy paper's shine comes from a clay coating that can be removed during the recycling process.
