Why You Should Never Throw Away Wax Cheese Wrappers
One reason to not throw away your wax cheese paper, like the kind you get with Babybel cheese, is because it’s not compostable. According to Fun With Hobbies, it’s made from a petroleum derivative and it can take 70-400 years for this type of wax to biodegrade. This can pose challenges to those who enjoy the cheese but want to stay environmentally friendly. Of course, this isn’t the only type of wax paper that cheese comes in.
According to Treehugger, wax paper, like what deli-sliced cheese is often wrapped in (not to be confused with parchment paper), can’t be recycled and it also takes years to break down in a landfill. You can, however, dispose of it in other ways, including cleaning and reusing it. This type of wax paper can also be rubbed on metal to remove limescale spots, lubricate garden tools, and loosen zippers, and it can also be used in arts and crafts.
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