Reena Kazmann of Eco-Artware
Eco Gift Wrapping Presentation Links
Benefits of manufacturing recycled papers: -- Conserves our forests -- Requires less water -- Saves on landfill space -- Requires fewer chemicals and bleaching materials compared to virgin paper products -- Decreases air and water pollution Benefits of soy and vegetable-based inks: -- Soy ink can be removed more easily than petroleum-based ink during the de-inking process of recycling. This causes less damage to its paper fibers. The waste left from the soy ink during the de-inking process is not hazardous and can be treated easily.
Where to Find Recycled Paper Gift Wrapping Supplies
Crinkle Co
Gift wrap, pillow boxes, gift bags and purse style gift bags.
www.crinkleco.comEarth Presents
Gift wrap paper sheets, tags, bags, gift wrap sets.
www.earthpresents.comFish Lips Paper Designs
Gift wrap paper sheets, tags, invitations.
www.fishlipspaperdesigns.comGreen Field Paper
Gift wrap paper sheets.
www.greenfieldpaper.comGreen Paper Company
Green wrap paper sheets, invitations, stationery Available at Creative Partners in Bethesda, Maryland.
www.greenpaperstudio.comLittle Kay Gardens
Plantable seeded paper made from 100% recycled paper.
www.littlekaygardens.comNashville Wraps
Wholesale to the public catalogue. Service charge for orders under $25. Carries some "green" products in addition to others., raffia, recycled eco ribbon, recycled paper bows and ribbons, gree-free papers and bags Offers 100% recycled tissue paper--some in packages of 25 sheets and others in packages of 120 sheets. Eco-friendly supplies usually not in one place--scattered throughout the paper catalogue.
www.nashvillewraps.comSnail's Place Paper from the Monks at Abbey Press
Gift wrap paper, gift wrap bags, cards, tags, peel and stick bows from recycled paper
www.snailspacepaper.comWhere to Find Eco Ribbons and Bows
Cream City Ribbon
Non-woven cotton ribbon, recyclable
www.creamcityribbon.comEtsy - a site for independent craftsmen
For pre-made bows from reused paper: Search "recycled bows for packages" in their catalogue
www.etsy.comHow to Wrap Presents Creatively with Scraps of Paper and Miscellaneous Items Around Your House
Easy techniques and ideas to use odds and ends to create one-of-a kind, personal gift wraps by artist, John Boak.
www.boakart.com/wrap/WrapArt.html
