Wrap a gift using used wrapping paper, boxes, bows, ribbons
Why This is Green
Saving and reusing wrapping paper isn't just for frugal family members anymore. It is estimated that over 4 millions tons of wrapping paper and shopping bags are thrown away during the winter holidays. Much of this waste is not recycled and goes directly into landfills. Yikes!
Instead of tossing wrapping paper and boxes away after the holidays or a birthday, save it all and use it for the next special occasion. Although you may feel a little like a pack rat at first, saving wrapping paper and boxes will help reduce the number of trees being used for paper and cut back on the amount of special occasion waste clogging our landfills. Bonus: you can also save money by not buying new wrapping paper and boxes as well as bows and ribbon for each holiday or birthday.
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How To
To make wrapping paper and ribbon extra easy to reuse, let friends and family know you plan on saving and reusing them before they unwrap. This may prompt everyone to be gentler than the usual tearing open.
Keep the wrapping paper in a clear container for easy recognition and store it in a dry, dark place, with the lid of the container firmly sealed. This way your wrapping paper will stay in good shape for the next holiday.
Kids’ artwork and cloth bags are two other eco-friendly—and endlessly reusable—ways to wrap presents.
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