5 Eco Wrapping & Packing Swaps You Can Make This Earth Day

Which swap will you make this Earth Day?

When it comes to wrapping and packaging, small swaps really do add up. You don’t need to change everything overnight. Just start with one simple change and build from there.

Here are five easy eco wrapping and packing swaps you could make:

1. Reuse before you choose new

Before you buy anything new, take a look at what you already have. Tissue paper from previous orders, delivery boxes, packaging materials, ribbon… so much of it can be reused.

This is often the simplest place to start and as well as being good for the planet it will save you funds too.

2. Use no-tape techniques

If you’re wrapping products or gifts, try using folding techniques that don’t require tape at all. Not only does this reduce waste, but it also means the paper can be easily reused or recycled by the recipient afterwards.

A small change, but one that makes a big difference to what happens after the unwrapping or unboxing.

3. Swap to paper tape

If tape is essential for your packaging, switching to paper tape is an easy win.

It’s recyclable along with cardboard packaging (no need to remove it), and it still does the job just as well.

A simple swap that makes your packaging much more eco-friendly without adding complexity.

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4. Swap shiny ribbon for natural twine

Traditional ribbon often contains plastic, which makes it difficult to recycle.

Natural twine, on the other hand:

• Looks simple and rustic

• Is more eco-friendly

• Can often be reused for wrapping or in the garden
  

Another easy switch!

5. Try fabric instead of paper (furoshiki)

If you’re ready to try something a little different, fabric wrapping is a brilliant option. You might have heard it called furoshiki: the Japanese art of wrapping gifts in cloth.

It creates a really thoughtful, premium feel and becomes part of the gift itself, rather than something that gets thrown away.

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Small swaps, big impact

The important thing is not to start worrying about doing all of them at once, that isn't what Earth Day is about!

Pick one to try first and then once it's established then choose another. Over time, these small changes not only reduce waste they help you weave an eco friendly value into how your brand is perceived by your customers.

Which swap will you make?

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