Eco-Friendly and Low-Waste Gift Wrapping: Wrap with Love, Save Money!

Gift-giving is a thoughtful gesture, but traditional wrapping paper often ends up in landfills. This year, ditch the waste and embrace sustainable style with these creative, low-waste gift wrapping ideas!

1. Wrap with Purpose: Gifts that Keep on Giving

Skip the disposable wrapping paper and elevate your presentation with reusable packaging that becomes part of the gift itself!

• Thrifted Treasures: Find beautiful dish towels, scarves, or reusable pouches at dollar stores, thrift stores, or discount outlets. These functional gifts add a personal touch. 
  • You can learn the art of fabric wrapping, known as "Furoshiki", in the Japanese culture, here.
• Reusable Fabric Bags: Gift a beautiful, reusable fabric gift bag that the recipient can use for future gift-giving or storage. Noofah's travel bag is perfect for storing wet Noofahs or organizing jewelry while traveling.
• Repurposed Packaging: Give our spa gift box a second life as a drawer organizer or jewelry case.

2. Eco-Conscious Wrapping Essentials

When choosing wrapping paper, be mindful of its recyclability:

• Skip the Shred: Avoid shredded or crinkle-cut paper, which can clog recycling machinery and may not be accepted by some facilities.
• Ditch the Glitter: Glitter is microplastic and cannot be recycled. Opt for other embellishments.
• Look for Labels: Choose paper explicitly labeled as recyclable. If unsure, try the scrunch test: recyclable paper will hold its crumpled shape.
• Brown Paper Power: Simple brown paper bags or kraft paper are classic, eco-friendly choices. Personalize them with ribbons, twine, or a cute stamp.

3. Wrap It Up Plastic-Free

Plastic tape creates a recycling headache. Here are some creative, plastic-free closures:

• Alternative Tapes: Use decorative washi tape, masking tape, or kraft paper tape for a charming touch.
• Folding Techniques: Master the art of beautiful, tape-free gift wrapping with online tutorials. Check out folding techniques to wrap gifts without tape, here. 
• DIY Glue: Make your own glue using just flour and water! It's easy, inexpensive, and perfect for paper or fabric wrapping.
  • Ingredients:
    •    ¼ cup flour
    •    1 cup water
  • Directions:
    1.    Add ingredients to pan and whisk
    2.    Bring to a boil until it thickens while continuing to whisk
    3.    Remove from heat. Let cool, and then it’s ready to use!
    4.    Store in a container such as a glass jar
    5.    Use a basting brush to wipe onto the wrapping paper.
    

4. Eco-Friendly Tags for the Win

Ditch the wasteful sticker tags and embrace these sustainable alternatives:

• Upcycled Cards: Repurpose old holiday cards as gift tags. Cut colorful sections into tag sizes, punch holes, and tie them on with natural twine.
• Write it On: For a minimalist look, write directly on the wrapping paper with a festive gold or silver marker.
• Recycled Scraps: Use leftover recyclable wrapping paper cut into small tags.

With a little creativity, you can give eco-friendly gifts wrapped with love. So ditch the waste and embrace sustainable style this gift-giving season!

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