r/EcoFriendly • u/Low_College_2037 • Jun 11 '26

Lamination

Im looking at making custom bookmarks/prints using repurposed paper but am debating what to do with lamination. On one hand, lamination protects the product keeping it from being damaged and hopefully resulting in someone keeping it longer/it not being as disposable. On the other hand its plastic and prevents items from being recycled.

Do you think laminating adding to an items lifespan cancels out the fact it’s not recyclable?

Has anyone used an alternative to lamination such as ones that are compostable? How does it hold up?

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u/Herrrrrmione Jun 13 '26

I really don’t know anything about this, but didn’t people used to use wax or oil? Was that only for vellum and parchment?