#nomoreplastictape

[wildeswiftieuk]

Sustainable wrapping 🎁 Did you know that Brits throw away around the equivalent of 108 million rolls of wrapping paper each year? And most of that is non-recyclable 😳 Did you know that most wrapping paper can't be recycled? This year I have opted to reduce the amount of wrapping paper I use by buying reusable jute and cotton bags and putting presents in those. Once opened I can collect them up and use them every year! No plastic tape involved to keep it together, and only add a recycled paper tag to each one 🙌 Plus they look super cute too! . For any items which don't fit in the bags, I opt for wrapping paper made from 100% recycled paper and is also itself fully recyclable (this one is Kraft paper and I got it from paperchase, they do a great range of eco wrapping paper) plus I use paper tape which uses a plant based adhesive that is fully biodegradable (from 'the plastic free shop') 🎉 all of this can be successfully recycled and none of this will go to landfill. The best way to check to see if your wrapping paper is recyclable is to scrunch it in a ball, if it stays scrunched IT IS recycleable, if it starts to move/straighten out then it's NOT ❌ . Have you tried to be more sustainable with your wrapping this year? What changes have you made? ✨ . #sustainablewrapping #jutebags #cottonbag #presents #recycledpaper #eco #fullyrecyclable #bemoreecofriendly #ecofriendlychristmas #nomoreplastictape #christmas #saturday #paperchase #theplasticfreeshop https://www.instagram.com/p/CI-8wUBF7mR/?igshid=1fsmh7e83gm7x