The festive period if now upon us, and as people begin buying and wrapping their Christmas gifts, we wanted to turn our attention to how to gift wrap the eco-friendly way. Whether you’re a small business who gifts wrap every despatch, or a larger business looking to offer a gift wrapping service this Christmas, we have lots of tips and tricks to make your packaging special. Sustainable gift packaging doesn’t need to be difficult, so we’ve put together our favourite planet friendly gift packaging solutions that will have your despatches going from mundane to magical in no time.
Packing Paper
When it comes to wrapping your Christmas gifts and gift wrapped despatches, why not ditch the standard, non-recyclable wrapping paper and opt for a more eco-friendly choice? Kraft packing paper is the perfect sustainable gift packaging option; plastic free, biodegradable and fully recyclable, packing paper protects the planet whilst giving your gifts a rustic, minimalist finish.
Paper Packing Tape
Packing tape is an important component when sealing gifts, consignments and parcels. Whether you are wrapping your gifts in kraft paper rolls, cardboard boxes for larger goods or even placing items in paper gift bags, sealing with traditional plastic packing tape is going to damage the eco-friendliness of your entire package. Choosing to use a paper packing tape that can be recycled alongside the cardboard or paper, increases the planet-friendliness of your overall parcel and saves time when disposing of the packing materials. Self-adhesive paper tapes are biodegradable, recyclable and plastic free; a great value, eco alternative to plastic tape.
If you’re looking for a real eco winner, our Priory Elements EcoTape is a great, sustainable choice that is printed with ‘Delivered in planet friendly packaging’ and features easy to understand eco markers; ensuring your customers are aware of your eco packaging choices this festive season.
Gift Boxes
Gift boxes are ideal for packaging jewellery, candles, and other trinkets and valuables, and they’re also super eco-friendly. Creating the ultimate unboxing experience at Christmas time can be quite the challenge, but our gift boxes make gift packaging magical. Made from sustainably sourced materials, gift boxes are recyclable and plastic free; making them a great eco choice this Christmas. Magnetic gift boxes are great for luxurious unboxing to make this gift giving season all the more special.
Paper Gift Bags
If you are providing a gift wrapping service for your despatches this festive season, paper bags are an excellent added extra to include in your packaging. Perfect for small to medium gifts, or ideal as outers for pre-packaged goods to enhance the gift giving experience; paper gift bags offer a versatile, rustic finish that is biodegradable, recyclable, plastic free and made from sustainably sourced materials. Use alongside rustic shredded void fill and finish with tied sisal twine to create the ultimate eco-friendly gift packaging combination; sustainable, planet friendly and very on trend.
Shredded Paper & Shredded Tissue Paper
Adding protection to your gifts and despatches whilst still creating aesthetically pleasing, eco-friendly packaging is no easy feat; until now. Shredded paper is the perfect solution for sustainably filling gift boxes, gift bags, hampers, crates and cardboard packing boxes. It’s rustic, eco-friendly and highly versatile, meaning it can be used to protect a wide range of items during transit. Made from sustainably sourced materials, this void fill solution is biodegradable, recyclable and plastic free; it really does tick all the eco boxes. If you're looking to jazz up your gift packaging this festive season, adding coloured shredded tissue paper is a great way to make a special unboxing experience for your gift boxes and hampers.
And there you have it, our favourite gift packaging choices that will help you achieve the perfect unboxing experience this festive season without damaging the environment. If you have any questions or need help finding the perfect planet friendly packaging for your needs this Christmas, then comment below or contact one of our dedicated customer service team members on live chat.
