Four great eco paper gift wrap alternatives
By Laurie Posted on December 21st, 2010 in Latest News, Living GreenI can’t lie. I really, really like Christmas gift wrap. I love looking at the glowing Santas, oh-so-jolly, and the glittery snowflakes, sprinkled gracefully on the paper. In my heart I know it’s a waste – but my holiday spirit tells me otherwise.
For all other occasions I use newspaper as my gift wrap of choice, but come
Christmas, I like choosing the commercialized route. But this year, I’m trying to keep my gift wrapping a little greener – and here are five ways that you can, too.
Gift bags: the no-brainer
Surely you have a pile of giftbags from past Christmases? Instead of storing them in bins or tossing them in the trash, opt to reuse for a few special folks on your list this year.
Gift within a gift
So you buy your pregnant sister a Yoga Journal and Lamaze present: Yoga for your pregnancy DVD, but need a clever way to wrap it? The perfect remedy is another gift, like this Eco Friendly Natural Bamboo Pashmina Shawl/Stole
. With fourteen colours to choose from, there is something for everyone.
Our aforementioned newspaper
But how do you make it festive, you wonder? Save Christmas-driven flyers and catalogues, and cut out the holiday cheer.
Go with the glass
Finished with those olives? Polished off that mustard. That’s just great – you have yourself a few great gift holders. Rinse and dry well, stash with your gift and some paper shreds, then tie the top with a holiday ribbon.
Image courtesy of scrapbookgraphics.com
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Cellophane Wrap, on April 22nd, 2010 says:
Thanks for cool ideas! Now I have an idea to wrap a gift for my friend!
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Ashley, on December 4th, 2010 says:
Lush cosmetics has some amazing things for the Eco conscious. They have one gift that is totally packaging free- bath bombs in soap like a nesting doll. And they also have reusable knot wraps made out of recycled 2 liter bottles. They’re an awesome company and it’s nice to have gorgeous alternatives to wrapping paper.
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