It's the little things that can often add up to being a big waste. Think of all the ribbons, bows and gift tags that are used then tossed into the garbage every year- mainly during the winter holiday season.
This year think twice before adding the little things to your gifts- and make sure that when you do you are using eco-friendly options.
This means choosing tags, ribbons and bows that are made from recycled, reused or organic materials that can be reused or recycled after the holidays.
Think Out of the Ordinary
One way to make sure ribbons and gift accessories are not tossed into the trash is by using items that are part of the gift as crafty embellishments.
Tie gifts up with hair ribbons, bow ties, or shoelaces for a crafty look that will be kept and used- therefore it'll stay out of the trash.
Giving curtains as a gift? Tie them up with tie backs. Giving a little girl a gift, wrap it with a hair ribbon or embellish the gift with hair clips.
Think creatively and add out of the ordinary items to gift your gift class that won't end up in the trash.
Go DIY
Gift tags, ribbons and bows can easily be made from scraps that you probably have lying around.
Gift tags can be made from just about anything: scraps of paper, cardboard, paint color samples, old greeting cards, photos, scrapbook paper, stickers, glitter, etc. Just get crafty and make your own tags out of whatever you already have on hand.
Use last year's left over ribbon this year or find twine, thin rope, jute, yarn, thick string, or anything else you have lying around the house or stashed away in your craft box that can be used to tie up gifts.
Bows can easily be made from strips of scrap paper- any kind you have on hand from magazine pages to junk mail to leftover pieces of fancy scrap book paper or wrapping paper.
Scrap paper bow tutorials can be found athttp://planetforward.ca/blog/green-macgyver-eco-friendly-crafts-wrapping-paper-bows/ andhttp://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2009/10/make-gift-bow-from-magazine-page.html
Green Gift Tags
No time to go DIY? Here are some companies that offer eco-gift tags ready made.
Fish Lips Paper Designs sells eco-gift wraps and gift tags that are designed, printed and packaged right here in the USA on 100% DE-INKED recycled paper (with a minimum of 50% PCW) and printed with non-toxic soy inks.
http://www.fishlipspaperdesigns.com/gifttags.html
Earth Presents makes 100% recycled gift wrap products. Their gift tags are made out of 100% post-consumer recycled paper that is processed without chlorine and printed with vegetable based ink. Matching ribbons and bows are made from recycled plastic bottles!
Earth Love'n Paper Products sells holiday gift tags, gift cards and gift wrap that is printed on 100% post-consumer waste. The products are processed without chlorine and are printed with vegetable based ink.
Paper Source has a PS Green Choices line of products that are printed on Eco-White, 100% recycled paper made with a minimum of 30% post-consumer waste. They have cards, tags and wrapping paper in holiday designs.
Eco-Ribbons
Here's a great selection of places that sell eco-friendly ribbons.
Of the Earth carries a variety of natural ribbons including lotka twist ribbons called Eco-Twist, natural silk, and Earth Satin they also sell tree free, handmade and recycled paper to make your own holiday tags and cards.
Cream City Ribbon, Inc has the biggest variety of natural eco-friendly ribbon for all your holiday wrapping and crafting needs.
Sweet Organics and Naturals carries a great selection of natural biodegradable ribbon and eco-friendly curling ribbon perfect for holiday gift wrapping.
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