Sweet Wrapping
As the gift groove starts to flow amongst the various holiday traditions, take a tape-crazy chill pill and consider these gift wrap tippers from the GreenCupboards.com Creative Cave.
1. Paper Savvy: While the majority of paper wrappings are recyclable, pay special attention to whether or not your wrapping is simply made of post-consumer recycled material or whether it is recyclable itself. While a fair number of post-consumer papers are recyclable, don’t be fooled by those that aren’t. Recycle labeling can be tricky because the green arrows can often be indicative of either post-consumer recycled, recyclable or both. It’s a green mess.
2. Escape the Tape: Okay, some awkwardly shaped packing situations require a good ole’ tape treatment, but most of the rectangular gift populous can do without the pesky stuff. Our Solution? Treat sticky bows, tape and non-recyclable wrapping like the plague and steer clear!
3. String em’ Up: Using any sort of holiday hemp fibrous cord or twine is a thumbs-up way to reduce tape usage with a compostable and reusable substitute. After the gifting is done? Toss that hemp string into the compost bin to help maintain much needed moisture in your compost bin. As an added plus, string ties just make it look like you put more effort into your gift … if you’re into competing for your own domestic aesthetic gifting prize.
4. Package News: Yes, newspaper wrapping looks like you had no inclination of making your gift look supercool. The alternative? Instead of using a local newspaper, you may consider snagging a New York Times or Washington Post for that special news wrapping effect. You can scrap the newspaper completely and shoot for a more rustic look with grocery bags!
Observe the video below … however DO NOT use tape as suggested by this “eco conscious” wrapper.
Images:
http://christmasgiftwrappingdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/11/eco-friendly-gift-wrapper-recycled.html
http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/decorations/page/2/
