Eco gift wrap, gift tags & gift boxes
Eco gift wrap, Christmas gift tags, reusable cotton gift bags and gift boxes for wrapping presents without plastic tape and glitter. For reusable wrapping paper that gets used again, pick a fabric bag or a sturdy box the person can keep.
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Choosing eco gift wrap
Eco gift wrap is paper or fabric that can be reused or recycled, with no glitter, foil or plastic coating. A quick test: if paper scrunches into a ball and stays scrunched, it can usually go in your recycling. Bouclé sells Evermade gift wrap, with each sheet handmade in the UK. Use paper tape or string instead of plastic tape, and save larger sheets to use again next year. Brown kraft paper with a sprig of rosemary or a dried orange slice looks festive without glitter, and it recycles easily. We checked each brand here for what its wrapping is made from.
Gift tags for Christmas
Gift tags finish a present and save writing on the wrap. Keep This Cracker makes packs of 12 gift tags in a red Christmas design and a midnight blue design, and So Just Shop sells a set of 20 upcycled Christmas gift tags. Write names in pen and tie tags on with string or ribbon, so the paper stays recyclable. Tags can double as a short message, which saves sending a separate card.
Reusable gift bags and gift boxes
A reusable gift bag or box becomes part of the present. Silvan Skincare makes an organic cotton gift bag, and SKNFED makes a reusable cotton drawstring bag. Bouclé and Wild Rising Skincare offer create-your-own gift boxes, Raindrop sells a cardboard gift box, and Swole Panda makes a small gift box for socks. Bouclé also sells a personalised candle gift box and Studio Ohh Deer gift bags.
Wrapping tips for a lower-waste Christmas
Wrap small gifts in a tea towel or scarf, Japanese furoshiki style, so the wrapping is a second present. Reuse boxes and tissue from deliveries, and keep a drawer for ribbon and tags through the year. Harfi offers a luxury gift wrapping service for its jewellery. Keep This Cracker also makes plain kraft reusable crackers in a low-noise version. Greeting Cards has eco friendly cards, Christmas & Seasonal has reusable crackers and decorations, Stationery has handprinted cards, and Zero waste swaps for everyday life: The prioritised list has more ideas.
Common questions
How can you tell if wrapping paper is recyclable?
Scrunch it into a ball. If it stays scrunched and has no glitter or foil, it can usually go in your recycling.
What can you use instead of sticky tape?
Use paper tape, string, ribbon or a fabric wrap tied in a knot. These keep paper easy to recycle.
What is furoshiki?
Furoshiki is a Japanese way of wrapping gifts in fabric, tied with a knot. The fabric can be used again or kept as part of the gift.
Are gift tags recyclable?
Paper and card tags can go in paper recycling if they have no glitter or foil. Remove any string or ribbon first.