Melbourne mum-of-three Shantelle Conway didn't realise the bag could be used as wrapping paper until she noticed a small ... Christmas presents at home, and recycle kerbside once the gift is ...

Try reusing wrapping paper that can't be recycled. If Christmas morning causes damage beyond repair, trash it – and maybe consider sturdier gift bags to easily reuse in the future.

This holiday season, the latest trend is wrapping your Christmas gifts ... couldn't afford wrapping paper have for decades used newspapers and paper bags to conceal gifts ahead of the holidays.