Eco-friendly ways to wrap Christmas gifts
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.
