Monday, November 15, 2010

Green Gift Wrapping for the Holidays

According to the reusable fabric gift bag company, Gift Bags Gone Green , every year in the United States we spend more than $5 billion dollars on gift bags, wrap, and tissue paper- and the majority of that ends up in landfills.

This Christmas try to be more eco and opt for greener wrapping alternatives.

Reusable Fabric Gift Bags and Wraps

Reusable fabric gift bags and wraps are wonderful green options for the holidays. These bags are easy to use, require no extras and can be stored for the next holiday season.

If you're handy with a needle and thread you can even make your own fabric gift bags.If you are sew challenged check out the companies below that offer ready-made reusable fabric gift bags and wraps.

Gift Bags Gone Green offers an eco approach to the gift wrap industry. They have created fun fabric gift bags that are washable and reusable and they are made from upcycled, recycled and reused fabrics. These funky fabric gift bags are not mass produced- once a fabric design is sold out- it's gone.

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