The

excitement of opening gifts during the Christmas season is one of the best

feelings, but that quickly changes when everyone is finished and there is a

chaotic sea of wrapping paper all over the place to clean up. There is also a

feeling of guilt when you think about all the money that was spent on wrapping

paper that is going to be torn up and thrown in the trash.

Living

in an environmentally conscious society where our planet needs all the help it

can get to stay alive, it’s important to find an eco-friendly way to do things.

BUZZ won’t

leave you hanging, so here are some alternative, eco-friendly ways to wrap your

gifts this season.

Newspaper

is one of the best alternative methods for wrapping gifts, especially because

it’s accessible and a classical style that is aesthetically appealing. And if

you think it needs more, you can add a ribbon or bow.

If

you have a travel fanatic friend or family member, the map is the perfect gift

wrapper to use. They will appreciate it even more when they realise that you’re

paying attention to the small details.

It’s

the end of the year anyway, and you’re going to throw them out either way, and

we are trying to save the planet!

Do

you have old pillowcases around the house that you’re about to throw out after

a big Christmas cleaning? Well, save your pillowcases and turn them into gift

wrappers by adding a drawstring or if you’re not that crafty use a ribbon to

make a bow. Pillowcases come in handy for big gifts.

We

are very happy that Jamaica has banned plastic bags, and now we mostly use

paper bags. The best way to recycle paper bags is to use them as a wrapping

paper. Also, you could decorate the paper bag with stickers or if you’re a good

artist, you could add a fancy design.

Furoshiki

is a square piece of Japanese wrapping cloth that has become increasingly

popular among different cultures. There are several tutorials on YouTube and

Pinterest that shows in different ways to wrap a gift using the

Furoshiki.

So,

BUZZ

fam, are you going to try these alternative methods? If you do, tag us on

Instagram @buzzcaribbean.