Laminated Paper is Not Recyclable (by Conventional Methods)

So why do we keep using it, and what are the alternatives?

Photo by Kari Shea on Unsplash

Until recently, I hadn’t given much thought to laminated paper other than to dislike its sheen and the flappy sound it makes when you wave it.

I spoke on the phone to a professional at a bioplastics company. Apropos to the packaging design…