Christmas is a time for gifts, but it is good to always keep an eye on sustainability: this will allow us to purchase good quality, long-lasting products and reduce waste (and, consequently, pollution).
One of the biggest wastes of resources is represented by packaging and paper that hide the gift from the eyes of those who receive it: this is material produced specifically to be torn away and thrown away. How can we create beautiful gift packages that are sustainable at the same time?
Here are some ideas for replacing traditional printed wrapping paper with more eco-friendly alternatives. Let’s only talk about paper, because we haven’t really taken into consideration the option of plastic bags with Christmas prints: it is a source of pollution that we can easily avoid.
To hold gifts
Let’s start with the packaging. We often need boxes that can hold a sweater, an unpackaged toy, a book or a series of objects. In this case, let’s stop before buying a new box and see if we can’t find alternative solutions to the purchase (perhaps already at home):
For wrapping gifts
Now that we’ve wrapped our gifts, we need to wrap them. To do this, we don’t use classic wrapping paper, but choose one of the many cheaper (sometimes completely cost-free) and more sustainable alternatives:
If we want to create a unique line for our packages, we use the same type of paper for all of them.
Ideas for sustainable Christmas decorations
Enrich your packages with natural elements:
Instead of plastic tapes or disposable tapes you can use:
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