{"id":127438,"date":"2025-11-12T11:49:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=127438"},"modified":"2025-11-12T14:02:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:02:26","slug":"eco-fest-hosts-eco-friendly-gift-wrap-workshop-20251211","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2025\/11\/12\/eco-fest-hosts-eco-friendly-gift-wrap-workshop-20251211\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco Fest hosts Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Workshop &#8211; 12\/11\/2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tEco_Fest_Fort_Wayne.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-101463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tEco_Fest_Fort_Wayne.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tEco_Fest_Fort_Wayne-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tEco_Fest_Fort_Wayne-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tEco_Fest_Fort_Wayne-420x420.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In an effort to make the holidays a little more eco-friendly, Eco Fest is hosting a sustainable gift wrapping workshop.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Eco Fest news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Eco Fest hosts Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (November 12, 2025) &#8211; Wrap It Up, the Eco-Friendly Way! In an effort to make the holidays a little more eco-friendly, Eco Fest is hosting a sustainable gift wrapping workshop. For context, the average American produces 25% more waste during the holiday season, and Americans use approximately 4.6 million pounds of wrapping paper annually. A large portion of this is not recyclable due to glitter, foil, or plastic additives. This hands-on workshop will highlight creative and sustainable ways to reduce gift wrapping waste. Learn simple techniques for beautiful, thoughtful wrapping that\u2019s kind to the planet \u2014 just in time for the holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to use fabric to wrap a gift inspired by furoshiki, a Japanese wrapping cloth. Leave feeling inspired to give gifts that look great and do good.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: Thursday, December 11, 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Time<\/strong>: 6:00\u20137:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: Mezzanine at Electric Works (upstairs space in the Food Hall, Union Market)<br \/>\n<strong>Cost<\/strong>: Free<\/p>\n<p>Bring: A bandana or square of fabric (at least 20 inches) and, if you\u2019d like, an item or box to wrap.<br \/>\nOptional: A $5 donation lets you use our provided practice materials \u2014 and take them home with you! Registration is NOT REQUIRED but encouraged to ensure we provide enough supplies. Visit our website at <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofestfw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.ecofestfw.com\/events<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Eco Fest is a certified 501(c)(3) non profit through the State of Indiana. Our mission is to create awareness, educate our community, create a platform to promote sustainability, and inspire individuals and businesses alike to move towards a more sustainable future. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofestfw.com\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.ecofestfw.com\/donate<\/a> to make a donation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/93900.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"New McCulloch Park signs.  Photo taken June 6, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='349069e557f9c2bdab6ad7aa272fe652' data-image-id=\"2124\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/93900.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/thumbs\/thumbs_93900.jpg\" data-title=\"McCulloch Park signs\" data-description=\"New McCulloch Park signs.  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