In recent years, with the alarming amount of plastic wastes and fast-disappearing forests, the use of furoshiki as an eco-friendly alternative is gaining attention.

Furoshiki vs Shopping Bags

With plastic bags banned in many municipalities, more people are bringing their own shopping bags to stores.

Next time you go shopping, bring a furoshiki! It is better because…

It is easy to carry around: It takes very little space when folded.

It accommodates things in various shapes and sizes.

It has no corner when opened, thus accumulates less dust and debris, and easier to clean.

Furoshiki vs Gift Wrapping Paper

Instead of wrapping a gift with disposable paper, why not try wrapping in furoshiki?

It looks elegant, is reusable and reduces waste.

Traditionally, furoshiki is handed back to the gift-giver. If you feel a little uncomfortable asking it back, I’d suggest including a little note that asks furoshiki to be reused or returned.

Here’s an example:

This gift is wrapped with care in “Furoshiki”, a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth to reduce paper waste. Please keep and reuse as a shopping bag, pass it on as a gift wrap, or return back to the sender so it can be used again.