Charitable wrap and a practical idea
On Christmas morning, many Canadians will wake up to a beautifully decorated tree surrounded by equally beautiful wrapped gifts. But did you know that, according to the Recycling Council of British Columbia, Canadians generate about 545,000 tonnes of garbage from gift wrap and shopping bags during the Christmas season?
With that statistic in mind, you might want to find ways to make your own Christmas wrapping experience more ecologically friendly or at least more meaningful. Below are five ways to show that while you've carefully chosen a gift for a loved one, you've put just as much thought into the gift wrap.
1. Support a worthy cause
When Penny Oman was 14 years old, she was left paralyzed from the neck down after a car accident. During her extended recovery period, Penny attended a lecture given by Myron Angus, a member of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA). Inspired, Penny eventually became a Mouth and Foot Painting Artist herself.
An international organization, the MFPA helps disabled artists sell their art, on Christmas wrap and cards. For a look at the quality products offered by MFPA, check out the wrap and card selection at the MFPA website: http://mfpacanada.com/.
2. Gift within a gift
Practical gifts like socks and tea towels make excellent wrap for other gifts. Smaller gifts can be dropped into a pair of new socks and tied with a fancy colourful ribbon. This idea works especially well for anyone on your list who's in the university crowd and living on a stretched budget.
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