E150 - Are advent calendars recyclable?

Chocolate advent calendars are recyclable, but only if you separate the cardboard, plastic and foil. While brands like M&S and Tony's Chocolonely have tried to reduce packaging, the best option is still a reusable advent calendar filled with your own treats each year, cutting waste and avoiding unnecessary packaging altogether.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 74 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 25th December 2025.

While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated...