Chances are that a lot of us will be wrapping some last-minute gifts this weekend, whether we’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule, or Festivus. Rather than going for regular store-bought wrapping ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all look forward to opening presents with friends and family, but the leftover wrapping paper that ...

The holidays are the season of gift-giving, but if you’re wrapping your present, you’re likely also giving trash. Americans throw out 38,000 miles worth of ribbon after the holidays—enough to tie a ...

We round up the finest festive recycled – and recyclable – gift wrap and alternatives, from reusable bags to gorgeous cloth wraps. Plus, all the eco extras you’ll need: tape, twine, toppers and tags ...

With more and more people becoming conscious of the environment, the motto ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ is a hot topic at any dinner table. Christmas is around the corner and you may have already ...

Exchanging presents is one of the best parts of the holidays, and finding the perfect wrapping paper is important. Unfortunately, almost all the glittery ribbons and shiny, metallic papers bought at ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Every holiday season, it's estimated that each household in the U.S. will throw away 25% more trash than usual. Much of it is that shiny wrapping paper and ribbons that can't be recycled ...

Don’t get us wrong, we’re suckers for presents wrapped in bright, shiny packaging...it’s just that we really like the planet, too. And unfortunately, the whole holiday gift giving experience can ...

You don’t need to buy those expensive rolls of wrapping paper. Instead, make your own holiday gift wrap. Everything from old calendars to your kids’ artwork can be used to wrap gifts the eco-friendly ...

Conventional wrapping paper is bright, festive -- and usually made entirely from virgin resources. Some ideas for eco-friendly wraps this holiday season: Try newspapers and magazines. The comics ...