It’s almost December! Have you started gift-shopping? Here are some tips on gift wrapping!
Reducing waste during holidays
- Learn about holiday return policies and keep the gift receipt
- Choose consumable gifts instead (chocolate, home-baked cookies, wine, etc.)
- Purchase gift cards from local businesses to avoid gift wrapping and support local
- Donate to a favourite local charity
Reuse the following containers for gift wrapping
- Rinsed jars or tins
- Empty cereal boxes
- Reusable paper gift bags or boxes
Recycle gift wrapping materials
- Crumple wrapping paper into a ball and place it in your blue cart
- Avoid using metallic or foil to wrap gifts
Spread the idea by gifting zero-waste products such as
- Reusable bowl covers
- Beeswax food wraps
- Fabric placemats
- Organic cotton loose leaf tea bags
Words of the Day
Placemat: a small table mat on which dishes and cutlery are laid out for one person at a meal
