Eco Gift Wrapping

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So let's get some facts about wrapping paper. 

 

Regular and glossy wrapping paper is recyclable unless it has non-paper additives like metallic flakes, colored shapes, glitter and plastics. Foil, metallic and heavily laminated wrapping paper can not be recycled

 

Though basic wrapping paper is recyclable, still about 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper end up in the landfill each year in the U.S. 

 

Something that is most definitely NOT recyclable or biodegradable is plastic tape. Masking tape is biodegradable but paper tape is best because it contains less chemicals.

 

So here is my standard supply list for eco-wrapping:

  • Paper Tape

  • Repurposed Brown paper bags

  • Burlap

  • Repurposed Fabric

  • Twine

  • Yarn/string

  • Marker

  • Scissors

  • Leaves, feathers and other natural accents

  • Toilet Paper and Paper Towel Rolls

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 So go ahead take a scan around your home and hunt down some items that you can re-purposed and let me know what you come up with! 

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Have fun, be creative and feel better about producing less waste and more love this Holiday Season.

 

 

Happy Holidays + Much Love,

Mesa





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