14 DAY TRIAL // Good news for presents enthusiasts who aren't exactly pleased with the fact that each year loads of wrapping papers fall victim to the Christmas goodwill bonanza and end up in landfill: a bunch of folks have developed a new type of wrapping paper than can be planted and which sprouts all sorts of veggies once in the ground.
The paper, dubbed Eden's paper, has seeds embedded in it. Its manufacturers say that, for the time being, people can choose plantable paper containing carrot, tomato, broccoli, chilli or onion seeds.
Pictures of each of these vegetables are printed on the wrapping papers, so one doesn't have to worry about wanting to plant some tomatoes and ending up with a garden full of not-so-appealing broccoli instead.
The eco-friendly wrapping paper's manufacturers say that their product is made from recycled paper, and that it is completely biodegradable. Thus, it contains no glue, and the ink used to print the veggie pictures is not in any way harmful to the environment.
“The seeds are embedded on the back of the wrapping paper in seven layers of biodegradable tissue paper. The Wrapping paper and tissue paper layers use no glues to hold them together, as glues are harmful to the soil,” they explain.
Furthermore, “Even the ink used in the printing process is vegetable-based, so this is an entirely earth-friendly product.”
Each of the five plantable wrapping options now available to the public measures 45 centimeters x 70 centimeters (17.7 inches x 27.5 inches), which makes them standard size for such papers.
Presently, the people behind Eden's Paper are trying to start production and make their product available for purchase just in time for Christmas. They have launched a Kickstarter fundraising campaign, and are asking for help from greenheads worldwide.
“Instead of giving you guys a tiered reward system, our pledge to you is to deliver your plantable wrapping paper before Christmas, so that you can wrap up your presents in it, in time for Christmas,” they promise.
Should this initiative prove successful, they promise to soon roll out plantable wrapping paper containing flowers and even herbs seeds.
Check out the video below to learn more about Eden's paper and what you can do to support this project.
