Wrapping paper – that thing that makes our holiday gifts look so festive – has a landfill problem. If it's shiny, metallic, or glitter-encrusted it's not recyclable. And even recycled paper isn't ...

Furoshiki is the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them. Some are turning to it as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper. Much of the paper ...

Christmas is a time of goodwill and cheer but it can also be a time of creating massive waste, especially wrapping paper. In Australia we use approximately 8,000 tons of the stuff every year. Loading ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. The Japanese government launched a campaign several years ...

Much of the paper that wraps holiday gifts is not recyclable. Unless you choose to save and reuse it, it probably winds up in a landfill. An eco-friendlier option is an ancient tradition from Japan ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Furoshiki cloth can be used as an eco-friendly alternative to wrapping paper that can be reused many times. (Getty Images) Save ...

In this video “furoshiki prince” Yokoyama Isao demonstrates how to use a Japanese traditional wrapping cloth to wrap a number of items. First things first. Perhaps you don’t have any furoshiki at home ...

If you’re looking for a way to spruce up your Christmas presents this season, it could be time to master Furoshiki wrapping. The Japanese art of fabric wrapping not only makes your gifts look ...