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The burning question this Christmas

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notanan2 Fri 27-Sept-19 11:51:05

I once made re-usable fabric gift bags (I am good at sewing and used lovely Christmas fabrics) and they got put in the bin with the rest of the christmas wrapping pile ?

So just a word of caution: know your audiences!
Compostable wrap wont get composted if the recipient doesnt compost etc! (It doesnt compost in landfill)

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Wheniwasyourage Fri 27-Sept-19 11:44:11

I'm going to use Oxfam's recycled roll wrap, which is basically brown paper with patterns printed on it, but it's a good size and quite strong, and is re-recyclable. I shall seal with real Sellotape, which is said to be biodegradable (not sure about cheaper brands, but they may be too). I also reuse paper from previous years if it isn't torn or written on.

It's the only thing I have thought about in advance, grapefruitpip, as I am not that organised!

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grapefruitpip Fri 27-Sept-19 11:21:03

4 and don't worry about it 3 months in advance.

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Lilylaundry Fri 27-Sept-19 11:17:40

This year shall I wrap Christmas presents in:

1. Brown paper and tie them with string?

2. Wrap them in newspaper and tie them in compostable baler twine?

3. Use standard non-compostable wrapping paper and seal with selotape tape?

4. Is it a good idea to give present giving a miss to everyone except the under 18s and give ourselves a huge treat with all the money saved?

How will everyone be wrapping this Christmas?

I'm for No. 4 but not quite brave enough carry it through!

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