Use natural gift wrap

Posted by admin on April 29, 2009

Do you know how gift wrap paper is made?
Probably not.
It begins with paper that is produced in mills from wood pulp. Mainstream gift paper is made with about 55% from virgin wood pulp. Then the pulp is bleached and then the design is made with ink and synthetic dyes. About 2 to 3 1/2 tons of trees are used to make a ton of paper…that’s a lot of waste. The paper making process requires enormous amounts of energy, water (anywhere from 44,000 to 83,000 liters of water per ton of paper), and chemicals. Paper making process also creates significant water & air pollution as well as huge amount of solid waste. All of which is not good for the environment.

Instead, try nature non toxic gift wrap if you’re going to wrap presents.
You want to use gift wrap and note cards that are made with non toxic dyes, natural inks and bark shredding so the tree itself isn’t killed or harmed. There are also note cards and paper that are made with renewable natural sources as well.

You can also try your hand at making paper. Read the how to article here.