Thursday, December 23, 2010

Eco-Friendly Alternative Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift yellow-green wrappingImage via WikipediaOnly two more days to finish the rest of the last-minute gift wrapping! But the sheer amounts of wrapping paper, bags, tissue, and bows involved may give the eco-friendly family pause.... One of the most wasteful parts of the holidays is packaging and gift-wrap. Tons of paper are thrown away this time of year (literally), and although some (though not all) gift wrap can be recycled, much is not. Here is a great article (complete with some helpful pictures) on alternatives to purchasing and using traditional gift wrap.

These ideas can save you both time and money, while still being attractive, unique, and eco-friendly.

A Gift Wrapping Guide for the Rest of Us
A Gift Wrapping Guide for the Rest of Us. Posted on December 9, 2010 by Courtney. Please welcome today's guest poster, Jody. When planning a visit to my hometown several years ago, I was invited to an old friend's baby shower that ...
Publish Date: 12/09/2010 3:00
http://thegreenists.com/holidays/a-gift-wrapping-guide-for-the-rest-of-us/7038

Have a greener holiday season this year, and remember, the best gift of all is....you! (Cheesy I know, but true nonetheless.) :-)




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