Is there anything nicer than opening presents? Young and old alike really look forward to opening their presents and at some point they take the beautiful packaging for granted. However, you don't have to overdo it, because it doesn't look at all atmospheric when you see the amount of papers and boxes lying around the waste paper container after the Christmas season. So everyone may ask themselves a question: Does it really always have to be wrapping paper? There are already many original ideas on how to create sustainable packaging for Christmas.
Actually, it's not necessary to buy colorful wrapping paper at all. Because every bare paper can be designed atmospherically and, above all, individually. Whether plain white or brown kraft paper, any conventional paper becomes a real work of art when you decorate it for Christmas with colored pencils, stickers, stamps, ribbons or glitter.
Kraft paper or magazine, newspaper or book pages
You can even use waste paper for this. So no paper waste, but many unread newspapers or weekly papers end up in the bin. Instead of throwing away old magazines, newspapers, even books, their pages can be used as gift wrapping. Old maps, city maps, comics, sheet music and others are ideal as original and, above all, sustainable packaging.
Wooden box
Environmentally friendly packaging can also be a box that the person receiving the gift can continue to use. It doesn't matter whether it's a cookie jar, a wooden box or a cardboard box as long as it's nice and sturdy. Even one that you have at home and is in good condition can be decorated and personalized for Christmas without much effort.
The gift as packaginguse
A beautiful gift can be effectively wrapped in another, especially if it is made of fabric. If you plan to give away a scarf, a towel, a T-shirt, a shirt or a blouse, you can make sustainable packaging out of it by:little surpriseswrapped in it. Sweets, a nice Christmas card and perhaps small packaged cosmetics are wonderful for this and will certainly not weigh down your budget.
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Kitchen or neckerchiefs in pretty colors can also be used wonderfully for this purpose. You can also use one or another old piece of clothing if it is in good condition. Old clothing with Christmas motifs and patterns is best, alternatively in red or knitted fabric.
Metal can
For small Christmas presents you should come up with something really creative. A nice idea is to design a coffee or metal can with a lid as beautiful sustainable packaging. You just have to decorate the outside of the box beautifully and individually and you're done. In the example, a bit of music paper is used imaginatively and a cute label is even made from it.
Little oneChristmas presentin the glass
Lovingly selected small gifts should also be wrapped carefully and individually so that the person receiving the gift can really feel that less is often more. As a nice gesture for a friend or colleague or as a small souvenir for a friend's child, several small things look simply wonderful in a beautiful jar with a lid. To do this, you need to choose a new, beautiful mason jar that is large enough to hold all the small gifts. For a perfect finish, attach a Christmas card or label with beautiful decorative ribbon.
Christmas present in a clay pot forpassionategardener
Do you have a friend who is a passionate gardener? Here we have the perfect gift packaging for personalities who like to grow plants. Once you have found the right gift for someone who likes to be surrounded by greenery, there is no better and more sustainable packaging than a flower pot. Depending on the size of the gift, you choose a beautiful flower pot or several small ones and tie them with a bow for the perfect finish. A nice gift idea for hobby gardeners is to put together a whole set. It should contain seeds and/or tubers of specific plant varieties, suitable substrate and perhaps fertilizers.
Even if your boyfriend or girlfriend is not really an enthusiast for flower culture, a beautiful ceramic flower pot offers many possible uses. For example, you can store your pens at your desk or your make-up brushes neatly. You can also fill the flower pot with seeds and tubers, cosmetic products in small packaging,Vouchersor give discount cards inside. Finally, tie a nice bow and make sure that the filling doesn't leak out.
Christmas presentin a mug or cup
As a nice gesture for colleagues or simply as a “thank you”, you can prepare small edible gifts and pack them sustainably in cups. If you're not really good at baking cookies, all you need to do is put together the necessary products and the recipe in a pretty cup. It is advisable to pack the contents or ingredients individually in bags or transparent film so that they are still edible after a few days.
Bowl,Wooden box, metal or wicker basket
For larger gifts that wouldn't fit in a cup, you can of course use a larger container. Bowls, bowls and plates are suitable for this and you should choose the right size. Made of ceramic, glass or metal, it doesn't matter as long as the container is practical and beautiful. Nevertheless, it will definitely look more Christmassy if you choose a red bowl or a bowl with a Christmas motif.
Another idea for environmentally friendly gift wrapping that can also be used after the Christmas season is to beautifully arrange the lovingly selected gifts or Christmas present in a box or basket. To do this, you first look for a nice wooden box, a wicker or metal basket. A stylish bicycle basket is ideal for this idea, or you can take a simple wooden box and decorate it with glaze or paint.
Before putting the items together in the box or basket, you should line the bottom with some paper, tinsel or something else that will somewhat protect the contents. In addition, the objects that are given away can be individually wrapped and decorated with ribbons. You can add a few Christmas balls and candy canes to perfectly round off the sustainable packaging.
The idea of giving a Christmas present in a basket or box is not only sustainable packaging, but also particularly practical. This means that every gift can be transported easily and more easily.
