Zero Waste Party Crates

09/12/2023

108 million rolls of wrapping paper are used each Christmas in the UK alone. 😱

That’s a lot of paper and not very sustainable. So here’s some ideas for greener gift wrapping…

🎁 Use What You Have

This is both the greenest and best value option!

This might be off-cuts saved from last year, packaging that came with online orders, newspaper and magazines, even the kids’ drawings (with permission!)

Fabric scraps, scarves and pillowcases.

Gift bags or boxes saved from previous years or found on local share groups.

Decorate cardboard boxes or make your own pillow boxes from cereal packets (search ‘pillow box tutorial’ on YouTube)

🎁 Invest in Reusables

Make, buy or even rent reusable fabric wraps!

Fabric gift bags or drawstring bags can also be used again and again.

For UK rental look up Wrag Wrap

🎁 Tips for Buying Wrapping Paper

If buying new paper there can be a difference between ‘recycled’ and ‘recyclable’ rolls of paper.

‘Recycled’ means the wrapping paper is made from recycled fibres. Generally this will have a lower carbon footprint than paper made from virgin fibres.

‘Recyclable’ means the wrapping paper can be recycled with your paper recycling after use - it shouldn’t be shiny or have any glitter. However this wrapping paper may or may not be made from recycled paper. Just because it’s recyclable doesn’t make it the greenest option, just greener.

If you’re giving presents this festive season, what wrapping will you be using?

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09/12/2023

‼️ Reminder: Brands spend millions of dollars to pressure us into believing that we have to spend a lot of $$$ on material gifts during the holidays.. you don't!

Some of the most meaningful moments cost nothing and can fill our hearts the most 🎁🥹 Here are 6 alternatives to buying products this holiday season - click to read: https://remake.world/stories/how-to-opt-out-of-gift-giving-6-alternatives-to-buying-products-this-holiday/

09/12/2023

When first trying to navigate what sustainable living really meant I found The Buyerarchy of Needs by very useful.

The idea is to work your way from the bottom of the pyramid and only buy once you’ve exhausted all other options.

It’s a good tool to help disrupt the ‘need = buy’ cycle.

I still buy stuff. And probably still more stuff than I really need. But I do now buy less stuff and definitely a lot less NEW stuff.

And what’s great is that our party kits sit on the ‘borrow’ step of this pyramid. So if you don’t happen to already have 30 reusable plates for your kid’s party, borrowing is the next best thing. 💚

Find your local kit via the map on our website.
🥳 partykitnetwork.org/find

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27/05/2023

All set up and enjoying meeting some wonderful people at the Greater Bendigo Climate Summit 😀 Come and have a chat.

12/05/2023

Opp shop finds!!