Interest in buying and using eco-friendly paper in Australia has been trending.
Eco-friendly wrapping paper can include brown recycled paper, fabric wraps and bags, and reusable boxes. You might like to consider wrapping your presents with kids’ artwork, newspapers, or old magazines.
Did you know the Japanese have an eco-friendly alternative to paper gift wrapping called furoshiki?
Try to avoid using wrapping paper that has a foil layer or any glitter embellishments as these are plastic and can’t be recycled.
Where can I buy eco-friendly wrapping paper?
- Biome stocks wrapping paper that is printed with soy ink on recycled paper. You can add some hemp twine to your present and a Christmas card embedded with plant seeds.
Where can I buy reusable fabric gift wrap?
- Cotton On sells packs of three fabric gift wraps in a range of different patterns. The designs include classic Christmas colours and modern prints suitable for all year.
- Lush Australia stocks fabric gift wraps in ultra-modern designs. Some of the wraps are limited editions and others are suitable for all year. These are available in a few sizes and are made from organic cotton or polyester. These are called knot wraps.
Where can I buy reusable gift bags?
- Cotton On sells large reusable drawstring fabric bags in fun prints including red gingham, blue gingham, pink tie dye, and black marle reindeer.
- Save the Koala has some reusable festive wine bottles made with green felt. These long bags are suitable for wine or spirit bottles.
Eco-Conscious Christmas Plans
Bunnings conducted some Christmas research and found that 79% of Australians say that the idea of a more eco-conscious and long-lasting Christmas tree appeals to them.
Some Australians have plans to make something festive. The leading craft projects attempted are 68% making their own Christmas tree decorations and 69% making Christmas gifts. With 40% claiming sustainability is a driving factor behind the desire to get creative.
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