For many of us, wrapping gifts is even more fun than giving them. But each year, we throw away miles and miles of wrapping paper, much of which can’t be recycled because of inks, coatings or other ...
The festive season is synonymous with joy, celebration, and gift-giving. However, beneath the shimmering lights and colorful wrappings lies an often-overlooked environmental concern: wrapping paper.
Furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them, is becoming more popular as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper. Much of the paper ...
Wrapping paper – that thing that makes our holiday gifts look so festive – has a landfill problem. If it's shiny, metallic, or glitter-encrusted it's not recyclable. And even recycled paper isn't ...
Conventional wrapping paper is bright, festive -- and usually made entirely from virgin resources. Some ideas for eco-friendly wraps this holiday season: Try newspapers and magazines. The comics ...
So many of us try to be eco-friendly for much of the year, sorting our recyclables, making sustainable choices and going green whenever possible. Then comes the holiday season, and all of that goes ...
Presentation is an important part of gift-giving, which is why we go through rolls and rolls of wrapping paper and ribbon each year during the holidays. And if you’re feeling a bit guilty about all ...
Patric Richardson, "The Laundry Evangelist" of the Twin Cities, knows a thing or two about folding. His expertise in handling clothes and sheets makes him a skilled gift wrapper. Wrapping gifts "is ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Wrapping paper is ridiculous. It’s reportedly a roughly $7 ...
Much of the paper that wraps holiday gifts is not recyclable. Unless you choose to save and reuse it, it probably winds up in a landfill. An eco-friendlier option is an ancient tradition from Japan ...