Wrapping Paper

It is estimated that approximately 15 billion trees are cut down globally each year for paper production, which includes various types of paper products such as packaging, printing paper, and cardboard

In the United States, around 2.3 million pounds out of the 4.6 million pounds of wrapping paper produced annually end up in landfills. That’s why is important to pick FCS-certified paper.

Approximately 30 to 50 million trees are cut down each year worldwide to produce wrapping paper for the holidays, with the higher end of this estimate often quoted for peak Christmas season demand.

Conventional Wrapping Paper

❌ The production of wrapping paper requires significant amounts of wood pulp. It is estimated that around 50,000 trees are cut down each year to produce the wrapping paper used during Christmas in the UK alone

❌ Wrapping paper often includes polluting and toxic materials like glitter, which is essentially microplastic and can pollute oceans and harm wildlife.

Greenwashing Wrapping Paper

Avoid greenwashing Wrapping Paper made by brands that pretend to be sustainable or eco-friendly when they are not. They will use their marketing trick to convince you to buy their products

❌ If I wrapping paper brand claims to be sustainable without showing a third-party certification. 

Sustainable Wrapping Paper

 Forest Stewardship Council® FSC CertifiedThe Forest Stewardship Council is an international organization that is dedicated to responsible forestry. They work to protect the environment and ecosystems within forests as well as the communities that surround and inhabit them. It not only works to protect water quality and prevent the loss of natural forest cover, but it also prohibits the use of hazardous chemicals in forests and protects the rights of local communities. Forest Stewardship Council® / Rainforest Alliance practices mission-based principles designed to promote health, limit environmental impact, and support social responsibility.

FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. FSC-certified toilet paper means the source comes from certified mills and farms. Purchasing FSC-certified TP helps prevent deforestation, including the conversion of natural forests into plantations. It protects the forests of local communities and even helps people rebuild their forest homes. Purchasing FSC-certified TP helps prevent deforestation, including the conversion of natural forests into plantations.

World’s Only Bio Glitter Wrapping Paper

Today Glitter is the first company in the US to become a verified retail partner of Bioglitter. Their quality is fully guaranteed. It is 100% plastic-free glitter, not like some greenwashing brands that sell compostable glitter that is not biodegradable. 100% Bio-glitter is the world’s first naturally biodegradable glitter that biodegrades naturally in wastewater!

 

 

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Organic Cotton Wrapping Bags 

These gorgeous organic bags allow you to reduce way to redice the unnecessary holiday waste and turn your gift more responsible, sustainable, and interesting. These beautiful bags can also be reused for the next season.

Pick the GOTS certified Organic Cotton Bags, which are the most sustainable!

The water consumption of organic cotton is 91% lower than conventional cotton. ☁️Certified GOTS organic cotton is made without toxic chemicals and pesticides. It protects the soil and 💦water (91% less water used) and energy⚡️ (62% less energy), while 👩‍🌾protecting farmers who work the crop! 🍃It is incredibly soft and durable, compared to conventional cotton. Organic cotton even prevents skin rash and protects delicate skin, especially with sensitive skin!

 

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The Best Sustainable Wrapping Paper Brands 

 

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