How should shoelace be sorted?

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Shoelace should be sorted as:

Whole item

Textile waste / Tekstilaffald

About this item

Shoelaces can be sorted as textile waste if clean and dry. Dirty, wet or heavily mixed-material laces should go in residual waste. If attached to usable shoes, donate the shoes.

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