Can wrapping paper be burned in a fireplace?
A – Not a good idea. Since wrapping paper burns very quickly it reaches a higher burning temperature than a log or a branch which could result in a chimney fire. Also the dyes and coatings on wrapping paper release toxic chemicals into the air when they are burned. In the past, it was considered in bad taste to reuse gift wrapping but now that our environmental awareness has changed, reusing gift-wrap and other recycled materials for wrapping gifts has become the stylish thing to do. With every gift you give or receive, give a gift to our planet by reducing waste and reusing gift wrapping materials. When shopping for gift-wrap, always look for paper containing recycled content. Save all wrapping paper, tissue, ribbons, gift bags and boxes. Not only will you save money, but you will also be contributing to save our planet Earth. Here are some of my ideas and projects that can be created by reusing gift wrapping supplies and reducing the amount of new gift wrap materials used during the
