6 Low Waste Gift Wrapping Ideas

At Celsious we're not only all about laundry, but also all about low waste living!

Gifting season is fast approaching, and while single-use wrapping paper isn't particularly eco-friendly, leaving gifts unwrapped is an incredibly tough ask (and pretty much unheard of). People love the mystery of a wrapped gift. Not to mention, any children in your life will most likely expect it.

Here are six ways you can keep the tradition alive while reducing the amount of waste involved.

🎁 Use what you have

Before you buy new rolls of gift wrap, have a look around your house and take stock of what's already there. It's likely you'll find a half a roll of this or a quarter roll of that lying around in some forgotten closet corner. These leftovers might not go together perfectly, but that shouldn't stop you from trying to use every last bit.

🎁 Exercise care (don't tear)

It can feel really exciting to tear open a gift, but taking your time to unwrap carefully means you'll be able to reuse the wrapping paper again (and again).

🎁 Stay neutral

Choose wrapping paper that isn't holiday specific so that you can reach for it throughout the year, on any occasion. Consider neutral colors and patterns that are versatile!

🎁 Pay close attention

Keep an eye out for elements that make wrapping paper not recyclable such as glitter, sequins and plastic ribbons. Opt instead to buy recyclable paper and twine or ribbon made of natural materials.

🎁 Get creative & resourceful

Many things can be used to wrap gifts! Think: paper shopping bags, magazine pages, scarves, bandannas, handkerchiefs and other types of fabric. The brand Unwrp has cute and colorful reusable fabric wrap that we love!

For more fabric wrapping ideas, look up "furoshiki" on Google or Pinterest—these are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths used for transporting goods. You'll love the myriad of ways a simple cloth can be tied into something beautiful and functional.

🎁 Don't overthink it

Last but not least, keep in mind that it's the intention behind the gift that's most important, not the way it looks on the outside. 😉

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Words by Mutia Adisoma
Photo courtesy of Unwrp