Holidays are joyous times of gift-giving. Beautiful wrappings, presentations and surprises are part of that special and memorable joy.
But how can you eliminate waste by gifting? Well, Japanese “Furoshiki” is how!
By using scarves or fabric pieces to wrap the gift, there is no waste, as the fabric can be used again and again. There is no need for tape since the tying secures the gift. And there is no need for bows or ribbons because the fabric ties themselves are the embellishment.
Each year after Christmas there are tons of gift wrap, tape and bows that are disposed of. This does not even mention the boxes, styrofoam and plastic that accompany the gifts in their original packaging.
Consider making this Holiday 2023 season one that eliminates waste. Remember, when you throw something away, where is that “away?”