{"id":2534,"date":"2019-12-18T14:01:27","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T14:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/uncategorized\/eco-friendly-gift-wrapping\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T14:01:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:01:10","slug":"eco-friendly-gift-wrapping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/information\/university-students\/eco-friendly-gift-wrapping\/","title":{"rendered":"The eco-friendly guide to Christmas gift wrapping."},"content":{"rendered":"

In the UK alone we throw away over 110 million rolls of wrapping paper each Christmas. A lot of wrapping paper isn\u2019t suitable for recycling, thanks to the use of plastics, dyes, and glitter.<\/p>\n

How do you know if it\u2019s recyclable?\u00a0<\/em>Avoid glitter as it contains microplastics and do the \u2018scrunch test\u2019. If the paper stays in a ball shape, then it can be placed in the recycling box but if it springs back it more than likely contains a plastic film and can\u2019t be recycled.<\/p>\n

So, ditch the garish shop-bought paper and try some of these ideas this Christmas:<\/p>\n

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Recycled Brown Paper. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Probably one of the cheapest options \u2013 you can get 50 meters (that\u2019s the same length as an Olympic sized swimming pool!) for under a tenner online, but this is also one that could create the biggest wow factor.<\/p>\n

Buy a couple of Christmas themed wooden stamps and environmentally friendly inks and get stamping to create your own Christmas wrapping paper.<\/p>\n

OR with a bit of time and talent\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2026Go full-on Pinterest! Buy some twine, wooden decorations, etc. – Hit up the local antique, charity or junk shop, look for ornaments, scarves, tea towels, broaches, cards, maps. Got a real Christmas tree? Cut a few sprigs off and use as part of the decoration.<\/p>\n

Turn that bland brown paper into the most unique and amazing gift wrapping:<\/p>\n

\"Christmas\u00a0\u00a0\"Christmas\u00a0\u00a0\"Christmas<\/p>\n

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Reusable bags. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

We get it, just stick it in a gift bag and be done with it. But gift and bottle bags are such a waste \u2013 as soon as the gift\u2019s taken out, they\u2019re usually thrown in the black bag, that every mum seems to appear with every Christmas morning!<\/p>\n

Instead, look out for reusable fabric versions. It\u2019s the easiest option for wrapping Christmas presents, stick the gift inside it tie it and done!\u00a0 And more importantly the person receiving the gift can use the bag themselves. They become sustainable as they will get used over and over again before they give up. Even retail giants Amazon are getting in on the trend, their gift-wrapping now tends to come in a fabric bag with ribbon and recyclable card for you to write your message on.<\/p>\n

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Fabrics. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Take the DIY route and grab some fabric, we\u2019re thinking Christmas tablecloths or Christmassy fabrics from the local store. Wrap your presents in it, secure it with a bow, twine or even fabric cut-offs and you\u2019re sorted\u2026<\/p>\n

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🌎🌍🌏 For the Mother ~ Eco fabric wrapping gift ~ even more quick to wrap than paper !<\/a><\/h4>\n

81 Likes, 15 Comments – \u219f Lucie \u219f (@happy_little_sprout) on Instagram: “🌎🌍🌏 For the Mother ~ Eco fabric wrapping gift ~ even more quick to wrap than paper !”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n