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Green and Gorgeous: Eco Friendly Gift Wrap

From stunning recycled paper to hand-twisted ribbon and more

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By Olivia Zaleski

Smith and Hawken holiday wrapping paperHemp Blend Wrapping Paper from PaporganicsNatural Ribbons from PaporganicsOf the Earth Recycled Eco-twist ribbonRecycled Gift WrapPlantable Holiday Gift TagsLucky Crow Gift Bags

Smith and Hawken Recycled Gift Wrap

For the ultimate in luxurious, but environmentally conscious wrapping paper, try Smith and Hawken's 100% Recycled Holiday Wrapping Papers. Available in four nature-inspired patterns: Winter Pine, Partridge in a Pear Tree, Oh Christmas Tree and Merry Berry, these prints will shine under any tree.

Smith and Hawken

Hemp Blend Wrapping Paper

Paporganics also makes beautiful and sustainable holiday wrapping paper. Check out its Hemp Wrap, printed with 100% chlorine-free vegetable ink on a blend of hemp, flax and recycled post-consumer fiber.

Paporganics

Biodegradable Natural Ribbons

Made in the U.S.A, these 100-percent biodegradable, natural ribbons from Paporganics are made from perfectly aligned strands of cotton coated with a water-based adhesive and colored with soy-based ink. Crisp and springy in texture, they hold their shape through even the most intense curling and shredding.

Paporganics

Recycled Paper Eco-Twist Ribbon

Of The Earth's biodegradable, naturally vegetable-dyed spools of hand-twisted paper ribbons are the environmentalist's answer to gorgeous green gifts. Handmade from post-consumer recycled paper, each Eco-Twist ribbon is ironically named for a tree it saves.

Of the Earth

Post-Consumer Recycled Gift Wrap

Fish Lips Paper Designs's 100-percent post-consumer recycled gift wrap will make even the worst gifts look fun and exciting! Printed with soy-based inks, this paper has a smooth satin finish in a plethora of unique patterns and motifs.

Fish Lips Paper Designs

Plantable Holiday Gift Tags

Talk about multipurpose. These holiday gift tags from Botanical Paper Works not only label your gifts, but also grow wildflowers. Each tag is made from recycled office paper and wildflower seeds. After celebrating, your lucky recipients can plant the card in the ground, add water and ta-da...they'll have wildflowers for the spring.

Botanical Paper Works

Lucky Crow Reusable Gift Bags

Use, reuse and reuse again. There's nothing wrong with regifting these fabric gift bags from Lucky Crow. In fact, it's encouraged.

Lucky Crow

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12.18.2007
3:27PM
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Besides on-line, are there stores we can go to and physically buy recycled wrapping paper?
posted by mfanelli

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