A Beautiful Sustainable Christmas

November 10, 2025

Joyful Giving, Less Waste

The holidays are a time of joy, connection, and generosity. But they’re also a time when our bins fill faster than our calendars.

In Australia, waste increases by around 30% during the festive season, and more than 150,000 kilometres of wrapping paper are used—enough to circle the Earth almost four times. (CSIRO source)

Recent research also shows that Australians spend over $1 billion on gifts that go unused each Christmas. Nearly half of us don’t consider how those gifts or their packaging will be disposed of once the festivities are over. (Australia Institute source)

Why Waste Spikes at Christmas

Extra packaging and wrap
Single-use paper, ribbons, plastic tape and fillers all surge in December. Most of these can’t be recycled once they’re laminated, glittered, or taped together.

Unwanted gifts
Every year, millions of gifts are left unopened or rarely used, eventually ending up in landfill. (Australia Institute report)

Food waste
Australia discards about 7.6 million tonnes of food each year, and the festive season adds to the problem. (CSIRO source)

At Jessica Wellness, we love gifting beautifully—but we believe “beautiful” should also mean reusable, recyclable, and minimal.

Our 2025 Holiday Wrap: Elegant by Design, Gentle on the Planet

One smart box
Our signature matte-black boxes are designed to serve as both shipping and gift boxes—no extra wrapping needed.

Satin ribbons that last
We’ve replaced plastic bows with washable satin ribbons. Rinse, dry, and re-tie them for birthdays or next Christmas.

Less filler, more intention
No unnecessary tissue, glitter, or laminated paper—just clean, elegant design that’s easy to reuse or recycle.

How Your Choices Make a Difference

Swap single-use for reusables
Fabric ribbons and durable boxes dramatically reduce waste.

Give what gets used
Many people prefer fewer, more thoughtful gifts over clutter. Travel-sized skincare, natural wellness sets, or experiences are gifts that bring joy and purpose.

Our travel sets are a perfect way to gift something they’ll finish and love—luxury minis that fit holidays, gym bags, and carry-ons.

Jessica Wellness holiday travel gift set

Plan your feast
Portion meals carefully and save leftovers. Reducing food waste is one of the simplest ways to make a real difference.

The Jessica Wellness Way to Gift (and Feel Good About It)

Reusable gift-ready shipping: Each order arrives in a black keepsake box that’s presentation-ready.
Washable ribbons: Elegant satin ribbons you can keep and reuse.
Minimal, recyclable materials: Clean, premium, and sustainable.
Thoughtful sets: Travel Sets and Holiday Bundles make gifting easy, meaningful, and planet-friendly.

Celebrate Beautifully — With Lighter Bins

The festive season should feel abundant, not excessive. By pairing reusable, elegant packaging with intentional gifting, we can keep the sparkle and lose the waste.