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Why It's Good:
Your gift will rise to the occasion when wrapped in paper that speaks volumes about the gift-giver, the recipient—and your thoughtfulness.
Why It's Green:
One-time-use materials are by nature not planet-friendly, but there are ways to help curb the footprint: Dewey Howard prints on 100% recycled paper; Joy by Mel Lim uses soy ink on 30% post-consumer-waste (PCW), chlorine-free paper that has a water-based coating; Fish Lips' patterns are printed with soy ink on 100% PCW paper; and EIEIO's vegetable-based ink designs are recyclable.
Where To Get It:
To see the full range of patterns and pricing, click on the above individual company names for a direct link to the retail site.
Nice Package!
Presentation is everything. From what you wear to what you buy—it's all in the packaging. I was reminded of this today, when mailing an impromptu gift to my cousin. Nothing much, just a book—but as I slid it into the plain manila envelope I suddenly put myself on the receiving end: delighted, fingers working under the flap, and out plops the book. No frills, as if straight from the online bookseller. A note of course helps, but how much more lovely—and thoughtful—to receive even the smallest gift wrapped in glorious color and pattern? Here, four papers guaranteed to leave an impact on the giftee (and less of one on the planet): For a Warhol-meets-Queen Victoria, pop-romantic touch, try Dewey Howard's electric-dream-y florals (pictured, bottom package). The modern nature-lover will adore Joy by Mel Lim's neo-Geographic, acid repeats of geese and giraffes (pictured, second from bottom). Fish Lips' kaleidoscopic dreamscapes are guaranteed to intrigue (pictured, right); and all-out graphic junkies will swoon over EIEIO's carnival of design (not pictured). As for my cousin’s book? I chose an abstract pattern in purple-y pink—her favorite color and mine. —Elizabeth McMullen
