Daily Greenz #165

Now that you’ve finally selected a gift that does Dad justice, it’s time to wrap that package up in paper so appealing he can’t wait to see what’s underneath it. Hopefully you’ve gotten him something both he and the environment will appreciate – and if that’s the case, what you’ll be wrapping it in can’t be overlooked. As is ever the case, the greenest option for gift wrap is to use something you’ve already got – and we don’t mean that sparkly stuff left over from the holidays.

Try covering your present with newspaper – the funnies, the sports section, or Dad’s favorite column. Old comic books or magazines work too.  But if the homemade look of those options leaves you unimpressed, not to worry – there’s no need to buy a roll of wrapping paper. Instead, try a paper that doesn’t rely on destroying trees. We like Natural Elements Handmade Recycled Paper Gift Wrap – it’s hand made from shredded tree bark and colored with non-toxic dyes, and has an elegant, unique look.

We recommend that you make it a rule not to
purchase conventionally-made gift wrap if you can. Why? Wrapping paper
is often un-recyclable because it’s heavily dyed, laminated, and
covered in non-paper additives, making it tantamount to throwing trees
straight in the garbage.

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