Beautiful Eco-Friendly Wrapping Paper

Photo by: Marko Metzinger/Studio D

String Theory

Whisker Graphics Divine Twine is true to its name: Made from 100 percent cotton grown Stateside and wound around recycled-kraft-paper spools, the twine is biodegradable and compostable.
$15; WhiskerGraphics.com

Root Cause

Rather than destroy a plant for paper, artisans in Nepal rely on the Lokta: Stripping the local shrub of its bark encourages new growth, and villagers transform

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Photo by: Marko Metzinger/Studio D

String Theory

Whisker Graphics Divine Twine is true to its name: Made from 100 percent cotton grown Stateside and wound around recycled-kraft-paper spools, the twine is biodegradable and compostable.
$15; WhiskerGraphics.com

Root Cause

Rather than destroy a plant for paper, artisans in Nepal rely on the Lokta: Stripping the local shrub of its bark encourages new growth, and villagers transform the harvested fibers into this durable, handcrafted paper.

$5; PaperMojo.com

Second Coat

These monochromatic sheets were originally paint samples for eco-friendly paint company YOLO Colorhouse; Green Depot repurposed them as heavy-duty, glossy gift wrap.

$2; GreenDepot.com

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