"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 ...

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 ...

Here's a dirty little holiday secret: Most of the gift wrap out there isn't eco-friendly—even if it is made of paper. Traditional glossy wrapping paper is finished with polyethylene, polypropylene, ...

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 ...

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 ...

For many of us, wrapping gifts is even more fun than giving them. But each year, we throw away miles and miles of wrapping paper, much of which can’t be recycled because of inks, coatings or other ...

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 ...

Furoshiki is the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them. Some are turning to it as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper. Much of the paper ...

For many of us, wrapping gifts is even more fun than giving them. But each year, we throw away miles and miles of wrapping paper, much of which can't be recycled because of inks, coatings or other ...

Furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them, is becoming more popular as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper. Much of the paper ...