Gift Wrapping Alternatives this Christmas

Australians use 150,000 kilometres of wrapping paper over the festive season – enough to wrap the world in paper almost four times!

Holiday gift-giving is almost guaranteed to end with a pile of ripped up wrapping paper in the corner that ultimately ends up in the recycling bin or landfill.

Here is our list of sustainable, reusable and recycled wrapping alternatives that will still look good under the tree.

Our top gift wrap options

  1. Pillow Cases.
    Tie them with an old piece of ribbon or twine.

  2. Recycled gift wrap.
    Keep the wrap you receive gifts in so you can reuse later.

  3. Tea towels, towels or napkins.
    These are especially great when giving similarly themed gifts - i.e. a set of glasses wrapped in a tea towel, or a sunhat in a beach towel.

  4. Fabric bags.
    Use scraps of fabric, or create a new family heirloom and tradition with reusable gift bags.

  5. Jars - our favourite!
    Jars are brilliant for gifting food items, smaller items, almost anything!
    Wrap a ribbon around a recycled jar and your gift wrap is done.

  6. Recycled newspaper.
    Use your old newspapers and embellish with dried fruit, leaves and twine.

  7. Baskets.
    Create a hamper with a basket. These can often be found at your local second hand or thrift store.

Gift Wrap Embellishments

  1. Leaves, tree twigs

  2. Dried flowers

  3. Dried fruit

  4. Cinnamon Sticks

  5. Twine, lace or ribbon

  6. Recycled bows

  7. Recycled Christmas ornaments

  8. Recycled tinsel

  9. Feathers

 

Christmas is a time for friends and family so don't get disheartened if your low-waste journey gets a bit off track during the holidays.

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