6 Zero-Waste Alternatives to Wrapping Paper

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Wrap your eco-friendly gifts with these sustainable options!

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I’ve been working on giving more meaningful, sustainable gifts and now it’s time to up my gift-wrapping game.

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It takes a little effort, but it’s totally possible to go zero-waste for your gift-wrapping needs. You just need to get creative!

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DIY Fabric Gift Bags

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Reuse Paper Goods

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Mason Jars

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Reuse a Cloth Bag

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Use Cloth for Wrapping

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6 Zero-Waste Alternatives to Wrapping Paper

Wrap your eco-friendly gifts with these sustainable options!

Let's do this!

I’ve been working on giving more meaningful, sustainable gifts and now it’s time to up my gift-wrapping game.

It takes a little effort, but it’s totally possible to go zero-waste for your gift-wrapping needs. You just need to get creative!

DIY Fabric Gift Bags

It's easy to make reusable fabric gift bags and save time, money, and the environment. Wrap presents of any size.

Reuse Paper Goods

If you have any paper laying around, it makes the perfect alternative to wrapping paper!

Mason Jars

Giving a gift in a mason jar is like giving two gifts in one.

Reuse a Cloth Bag

These are better than plastic bags, but if you end up throwing it away that’s a lot of waste!

Use Cloth for Wrapping

Use a pretty scarf or other cloth item (including fabric scraps) for the perfect zero-waste gift wrap.

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