{"id":14079,"title":"Small change BIG difference","description":"I don\u2019t know about you but every year I feel increasingly uneasy about the amount of landfill waste generated. This week, for example, I learned that we\u2019ll use 227,000 miles of wrapping paper over Christmas. It\u2019s such a huge figure, it\u2019s kind of meaningless, but I\u2019ve been trying to imagine how many trees that might look like, how much water, how much transportation, how much glitter and toxic colours\u2026I\u2019ve also learned that it\u2019s a postcode lottery as to whether or not you can recycle wrapping paper\u2026NewspaperSomebody commented to me whilst watching a period drama how nice presents can look wrapped in newspaper and I have to agree","content":"

\"\"I don\u2019t know about you but every year I feel increasingly uneasy about the amount of landfill waste generated.<\/strong><\/p>

This week, for example, I learned that we\u2019ll use 227,000 miles of wrapping paper over Christmas.<\/strong><\/p>

It\u2019s such a huge figure, it\u2019s kind of meaningless, but I\u2019ve been trying to imagine how many trees that might look like, how much water, how much transportation, how much glitter and toxic colours\u2026<\/strong><\/p>

I\u2019ve also learned that it\u2019s a postcode lottery as to whether or not you can recycle wrapping paper\u2026<\/strong><\/p>

Newspaper<\/strong><\/h2>

Somebody commented to me whilst watching a period drama how nice presents can look wrapped in newspaper and I have to agree. We\u2019ve done this for years and let\u2019s be honest, we\u2019re interested in what\u2019s inside, right? Just use the freebie that comes through the door each week or scavenge from a neighbour if you don\u2019t buy your own.<\/strong><\/p>

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Brown paper<\/strong><\/h2>

Yes it\u2019s still paper, but wrapping paper is non recyclable, so at least by using brown paper the recipient can recycle after use. Brown paper can look stylish and simple when tied with rafia or get your kids to put handprints all over them for something a bit personalised.<\/strong>
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Furoshiki<\/strong><\/p>

One of favourites here at Happi HQ is the Japanese art of wrapping gifts in fabric. There are numerous tutorials across the internet that will teach you how to tie fabric to look like animals, handbags, crackers \u2013 you name it, you\u2019ll find it. The fabric can be reused year after year.<\/strong><\/p>

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Gifts within gifts<\/strong><\/h2>

Why not wrap the gift in a scarf, tea towel or cloth bag? That way the recipient gets two presents for the price of one and nothing to put in landfill. it\u2019s a win-win! Personalise one of our tote bags with your loved ones name or favourite animal? Just pop us an email with what you\u2019d like hello@happi-inc.co<\/strong><\/p>

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What about you? How do you reduce wrapping paper waste? And can you recycle wrapping paper in your area?<\/strong><\/p>","urlTitle":"small-change-big-difference","url":"\/blog\/small-change-big-difference\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/small-change-big-difference\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/happi-inc.co\/blog\/small-change-big-difference\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1637344814,"updatedAt":1637354608,"publishedAt":1637354608,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":137838,"name":"Happi Inc"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5lzzqe7bfd5if0n6fp6mtfcxulkwsw3xenwxz4dhk1i4wnzu.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5lzzqe7bfd5if0n6fp6mtfcxulkwsw3xenwxz4dhk1i4wnzu.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5lzzqe7bfd5if0n6fp6mtfcxulkwsw3xenwxz4dhk1i4wnzu.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":10966,"title":"10 Facts about Fair Trade","url":"\/blog\/10-facts-about-fair-trade\/","urlTitle":"10-facts-about-fair-trade","division":137838,"description":"Fairtrade has been around for 25 years, which means 25 years of Fairtrade products in the UK and 25 years of positive impact for farmers, workers, and communities around the world. Here are 10 facts about Fairtrade you may not know. 1","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/txysngpwd1ukni5wzhz0fl6ojxim1jojqul7tvn65tani8d3.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/txysngpwd1ukni5wzhz0fl6ojxim1jojqul7tvn65tani8d3.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":10974,"title":"5 Reasons to buy Organic Clothing","url":"\/blog\/5-reasons-to-buy-organic-clothing\/","urlTitle":"5-reasons-to-buy-organic-clothing","division":137838,"description":"5 Reasons to buy Organic Clothing","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/kkfm0yh7budvocrd0jg83ehltfdhataef7w00vixofnwdo6x.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/kkfm0yh7budvocrd0jg83ehltfdhataef7w00vixofnwdo6x.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":10960,"title":"Protecting Our Planet and Protecting Ourselves: The Importance of Organic Cotton","url":"\/blog\/protecting-our-planet-and-protecting-ourselves-the-importance-of-organic-cotton\/","urlTitle":"protecting-our-planet-and-protecting-ourselves-the-importance-of-organic-cotton","division":137838,"description":"Protecting Our Planet and Protecting Ourselves: The Importance of Organic CottonWhen picking out that new top or cute dress, the style and fit are the obvious attributes we focus on. But how and where \u2014 and from what materials \u2014 that clothing is made is important too, especially when it comes to bu","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/eqfp3c7ord8ej12drbqvb8dzpwqxau3hyxlcl8n8szchiyrx.png.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/eqfp3c7ord8ej12drbqvb8dzpwqxau3hyxlcl8n8szchiyrx.png.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}