How to wrap Christmas presents: craft a simple, elegant bow Using an ample amount of ribbon, start by wrapping the ribbon from the front of the box to the back.

Don’t wrap it in plastic, that will not be collected and can’t be processed with other recycling. “That’s a major problem.

How to wrap Christmas presents: the oddly-shaped gift There's nothing worse than an oddly-wrapped gift. But Wittenborn has a fool-proof trick. "Whether I am wrapping something like a wine bottle ...

Like Christmas cards, wrapping paper with a foil, glossy or glitter decoration, it can’t be recycled. Same goes for gift boxes, so opt for plain packaging if you still have to buy yours last minute.

Still, I did use plastic wrap. It was 2010 and we weren’t yet aware of the metastatic evils of the petrochemical industry, and plastic wrap is exceptionally convenient.

Yes: Christmas trees, plain wrapping paper, plain holiday cards, cardboard boxes, strings of lights No: Foil, metallic or glittery wrapping paper, tissue paper, ribbon, bows, plastic gift bags ...