Dec. 20th, 2024
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Day 12: Ditch the shiny wrapping paper
You’re in the home stretch. All that stands between you and the joyous chaos of the kids swan-diving into a pile of presents is…a pile of unwrapped presents. If you’re a good planner, your stash of gift bags and paper (recyclable, right?) is at the ready. If not, you’re not out of luck—not by a long shot. As is true in so many cases, the best gift wrap for the planet is the stuff you already have, from found paper to an old scarf. We’re closing out 12 Days of Underconsumption with a rundown of the most creative and Earth-friendly ways to dress up those presents.
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