After the personalised greeting cards have been handed out, the family dinner is served and the festive fun has concluded, you’re left with the dreaded tasks of cleaning all the dishes and tidying up last night's mess. It’s a task that’s not enjoyed by anyone, and it’s often overlooked the amount of wastage created from a few days of time with the family.
It’s estimated that in the UK alone, 227,000 miles of wrapping paper is wasted every year just from Christmas alone, that’s more miles than the distance from our Print Shop in London to Sydney!
Paper wastage is truly an issue we face annually that’s definitely exacerbated during Christmas, understandably when everyone is swept up in the festive joy. We discussed earlier the multitude of ways you can use wrapping paper more creatively. Away from their standard use, Printed Christmas wrapping paper have sustainable uses as well that can be used at any time of the year not just Christmas, and some which are definitely out of the ordinary.
In today’s blog, we’ll discuss three of our ingenious ways that we love to sustainably reuse custom wrapping paper this year.
Although one celebration is over, it’s never too early to start planning and preparing for the next!
Any leftover printed wrapping paper is perfect to be used as bunting or decorations for another celebration. Whether you have another Christmas celebration, a late winter birthday approaching or you’re already planning for your New Year party, leftover custom wrapping paper is always a strong option for party bunting or decorations to place around your home.
Origami is a traditional Japanese technique involving folding paper into different creations. Of course in Origami there are a plethora of techniques, some for experienced users and others for beginners to help you get started on your Origami journey.
Reusing personalised wrapping paper is perfect for Origami because of its flexibility allowing you to fold it into any shape you choose. You can make small decorations to place around your home or maybe even use the wrapping paper to practice your origami skills before trying more complex techniques.
Now here’s an idea that’s truly creative, and one you may not have previously heard of. With Valentine's Day approaching a few months after Christmas, have you ever thought to turn your old personalised wrapping papers into a beautiful flower bouquet? Most wrapping papers are already in vibrant colours and are the perfect material. Simply find one lying around that compliments the colours of your flowers, and use it to wrap up your bouquet. A truly sustainable gift to give to a loved one who will appreciate you going the extra mile to be more sustainable.
Over six million tonnes of paper is wasted every year in the UK alone. Paper wastage is truly a serious problem we’re facing as a country that needs immediate action.
As an Eco-friendly print company, we put sustainability at the front of our minds in everything we do, to ensure we do our bit to help the planet. This includes putting together a premium collection of Eco-Friendly print from Recycled Sustainable Christmas Cards to printed biodegradable Paper Cups that will help give you a truly guilt-free festive season this Christmas.
Although it may seem like small acts, every wrapping paper that is reused and put to good use instead of thrown away is still a contribution towards becoming more environmentally friendly and helping our planet. Put them to the test and try some of our creative ideas this year.
Merry Christmas from all of us here at Apprintable!
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