How to Go Green Wrapping Presents

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Go green and help the environment. If you’ve ever toted multiple bags of wrapping paper to the curb on Christmas, you can understand the sheer amount of consumer waste that goes with gifting. Here are some environmentally friendly alternatives to help you go green wrapping presents this holiday season.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Reusable bags
Recycled paper
Creative packaging

How to Go Green Christmas Morning

Step1

Consider buying Christmas bags rather than paper. Although it may not be as exciting as tearing open a package Christmas morning, you can reuse Holiday bags and tissue paper for years to come. Simply tie a ribbon around the handle and attach a card so you don’t mar the packaging.

Step2

Use a paper bag. In my house, Santa always wrapped his packages in brown paper grocery bags. Instead of using plastic bags around the holidays, ask for paper bags. Use the paper bags to wrap presents. You can have your child draw pictures, write a poem, or decorate them with a bow to dress them up.

Step3

Use a basket. Instead of wrapping paper, find a discount store that offers cheap wicker baskets. Wicker baskets are useful around the house, and what better way to give a gift of Christmas cheer than throwing together a holiday basket of goodies.

Step4

Purchase recycled wrapping paper. Many stores are trying to go green, so take a look around the Christmas aisle. Although recycled paper costs a bit more money, it’s worth it. Even to switch half of your packages to recycled paper helps the environment.

Step5

Get them a plant. Not only does it not require wrapping, but it helps the environment. To add a festive flare, decorate it with ornaments, or attach gift cards for restaurants or stores they frequent. By gifting a small rosemary tree or orange tree, they will also get a tasty and fragrant treat.

Step6

Be creative. For the teenager that went off to college opt for a laundry basket of household supplies. For the fisherman on your list, put their presents in a tackle box. For the chef in the family, fill a roasting pan with cutlery, cookie cutters, or baking goods. The more creative you are the better.