Greener Gift Giving
“Brown paper packages tied up with strings, these
are a few of my favorite things”
My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music
When it comes to
giving gifts, expensive wrapping paper and glittering trimmings aren’t always
necessary. Sometimes eco-friendly options can be even more fun!
1. Newspaper, Magazines and Brown Paper
Don’t throw out old
newspapers and magazines, they can make for some very interesting gift
wrapping. Black and white print will give a vintage feel to the package. Brown
paper too can look
attractive especially
if tied with colorful twine.
2 .Fabric
Getting rid of that old
shirt, or silk scarf? Use the fabric to wrap your gifts – it’s different, very
personal and very eco-friendly!
3. Gift Cards
No need to purchase
gift tags. If you saved greeting cards from the previous it’s super easy to cut
the up for gift tags? They’re already festive, and they look just as good. You
can even use them to brighten up the brown paper packaging!
4. Old ties and bows
Try saving string, yarn,
ribbon and bows from your gifts for the next season! This will cut back on
buying, and be more eco-friendly! Plus, if you start a chain of recycling with
your family you’ll always have plenty of trimmings to choose from.
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