Congratulations!  You’ve had the excellent idea to give MojaMix away as a gift, and now comes the best part:  the pretty, pretty wrapping. 

According to the EPA, however, wrapping paper  contributes heavily to landfill trash– a whopping 25 percent extra between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.  Tossing it in the fireplace isn’t exactly an earth friendly solution either—many printing inks and foils contain toxic chemicals that are released into the air (and your lungs, eek!) when burned.

So, what’s the answer?  Luckily, there are several green ways to wrap a gift.  Here’s a few:

1. Everyone is making the switch from plastic grocery bags to cloth, so why not make a pretty gift bag/shopping bag part of your gift?  A patterned cloth shopping bag can both hold a gift and be part of it!
2. Invest in some reusable gift bags, such as Lyziwraps.
3. Try using old maps as wrapping paper.  Reusable and educational!
4. Wrap your MojaMix in an earth friendly fabric wrap–either as part of the gift, or to save for next time.
5. Decorate the outside of the packaging with natural accents, such as pinecones, shells, or sprigs of berries. 
6. Consider biodegradable seed gift wrap.  Your recipient can plant the paper outside their front door and be greeted by gorgeous wildflower blooms (and be reminded of your generosity!) all summer long.
7. To make the most of your green gifting, pass on the tape—most conventional tapes have a petroleum base, and it interferes with recycling. To wrap MojaMix without tape, make tight creases in the paper and tie it securely in both directions with a wool yarn, or natural twine.