The holidays are known for being a busy time of year filled with family and friends. As we begin making our holiday gifts and preparing for the New Year, we may notice how much waste is created at this time of year. This can be due to all the packaging we use to buy our holiday presents. While gift giving is important, we want to take things into our own hands and make a change.
In Vase Creation, as we approach the holiday season, we strongly encourage you to consider reusable or green packaging for your gifts. With so many options available today, making this change is easy and can have a big impact on our environment. We've created this article to provide you with the effort behind and the information about clean packaging so you can make an informed choice.
What is Clean Reusable Packaging?
If you are planning to do some shopping this holiday season, you might want to consider buying items that come in clean reusable packaging. What is clean reusable packaging? It's the packaging that can be used over and over again for years, but not only once.
Clean reusable packaging can be anything from an empty milk jug or a grocery bag. Why should you care? Well, there are many reasons why it's better for the environment to use clean reusable packaging than disposable containers like plastic bags or paperboard boxes. For one thing, it saves money because it eliminates the need for all those plastic bags and boxes that have to be thrown away after each use. It also helps the environment by reducing waste and pollution when less landfills are needed as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with manufacturing new containers every time they're used up or broken down into their components for recycling purposes.
A little effort from Vase Creation has been made to reduce the amount of paper used in packaging and to recycle what is not needed. The customers can easily access the product information by scanning the QR code when needed. As we choose culturally appropriate gift presentations, we also seek trendy and long-lasting ones; our newly launched BotanicTalk Mini Tote can be reused as a casual bag or outing tote by the recipient.
Why Isn't Gift Wrap and Boxes Recycled?
Did you know that only about 50% of gift wrapping paper and boxes are recycled each year? It’s true! The rest of the paper is thrown away, which means it ends up in landfills or incinerators. The problem with gift wrap and boxes are that they're coated with a layer of plastic that makes it waterproof and prevents ink from transferring onto clothing or other fabrics.
The good news is, there are some simple steps we can take to ensure that our holiday gifts are not contributing to this growing waste problem. Here are some practice in Vase Creation to make sure your holiday packaging goes from trash to treasure: trying our best to opt out for boxes, but say yes to gift bag. However, there are so many options out there now — from reusable gift bags and decent gift basket.
Start From Reusing Your Holiday Packaging
The holidays are upon us, which means the return of those hard-to-recycle gift boxes and bags. They're sturdy and reusable, but they're also bulky and take up a lot of space in the recycling bin. How do we reduce plastic waste and help save the planet?
The answer is simple: Reuse your holiday packaging!
Reusable gift boxes are a great way to reduce waste during the holidays. They come in all shapes and sizes, from small boxes for jewelry to large ones that can hold electronics. If you choose to be creative with the design of your reusable holiday box and pouch, you could use it as a gift organizer. Once opened up, this would serve as an excellent way to keep track of all kinds of things like: Holiday decorations, or gifts for friends and family members.
In the end, it's about making small efforts to help reduce your holiday waste. It's about being conscious of what you're doing, and trying to find ways to make an impact on the environment in an easy way.
It's never too late to be environmentally friendly, and we hope that you join us in our efforts. Celebrate festive season w Vase Creation today. Find the exclusive on demand The Hygge Self-Care Bag and Self Care Passport Travel Set - gift sets in selected lifestyle retail stores below now.
Penang, Malaysia
Mano Go Select Store @ Georgetown • Address: No. 37A&B, Beach Street, George Town, Penang • Operating Hour: Mon - Thu 9am - 6pm; Fri - Sun 9am - 9pm • Website: HERE |
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tsutaya Books Bukit Jalil • Address: Lot 2.89.00, Level 2 Orange Zone, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur • Operating Hour: Daily 10am-10pm • Website: HERE |
Mano Plus Select Store @ Kuala Lumpur • Address: GM-G-01, Kompleks GM, GMBB Kuala Lumpur • Operating Hour: Mon - Sun 10am - 7pm • Website: HERE |
Mano Go RexKL • Address: Lot 1F-01, RexKL (in Petaling Street), No. 80 Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur • Operating Hour: Tue - Thu 11am - 7pm; Fri - Sun 10am - 8pm • Website: HERE |
Pharmacy Publika, Publika Shopping Gallery KL • Address: A3-G2-07, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas,, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • Operating Hour: Daily 10am-10pm • Website: HERE |
You & I KEDAI KL, Mahsa Avenue • Address: Mahsa Avenue, Block B, Unit 3-23 (Third Floorth) Jalan Ilmu, Kuala Lumpur • Operating Hour: Tue - Sun 10am - 6pm; Mon closed • Instagram Page: HERE |
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