Think outside the box
Reduce the environmental impact of your gift wrapping this Christmas by thinking outside the box (recyclable of course!) It’s easy to get wrapped up (sorry!) in all the glitz and glitter at Christmas time. But did you know, most commercial wrapping paper is not recyclable? Plastic coating, glitter and synthetic inks mean it all goes straight from your recycling bin to landfill. Furthermore, sellotape and other sticky tapes are made from polypropylene; a thermoplastic polymer which is not widely recycled and releases toxins in to the air when burned. So, we have come up with some eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas for your loved ones this Christmas.
Think old-school!
- Paper:
Brown Paper: Easons sell 4m of untreated brown wrapping paper for €1.99. Tie your gift with string and decorate with holly to give a beautiful and unique present.
- Fabric:
Fabric is the perfect reusable material for wrapping presents. It comes in lots of colours and patterns, just like commercial wrapping paper. You probably have lots of festive pillowcases, tablecloths and even old curtains lying around your house which would be fit for purpose. The Japanese consider it an art-form called “Furoshiki” and create parcels that are beautiful and completely covered.
- Newspaper:
For a funky look consider using newspaper. Dress it up with some red ribbon and a sprig of Christmas tree to create an alternative eco-friendly package.
- Magazines:
When we were teenagers, covering schoolbooks and copies in old magazine pages was all the rage! Why not recycle old magazines or comics as wrapping paper?
- Maps:
Very few tourists use maps these days, thanks to google and satellite navigation. Why not make use of old maps lying around and create unique Christmas gifts for family & friends?
- Tags:
Finally, cut up & recycle old Christmas cards to make personal name-tags for your presents.
Go Green:
It really is easy to go green for Christmas. Not only are you saving money but you are playing your part in saving the planet too!
#gogreenin2019
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