At hampers.com, we are very proud of the work we are doing to ensure our gifts are environmentally responsible and net carbon neutral.
Whilst we are doing everything we can to be sustainable and environmentally friendly, we also want to support you to do the same.
We have come up with a range of ways that you and your gift recipients can repurpose and reuse the boxes and basket that our hand curated hampers are packaged in.
Don’t just chuck it out once you’ve enjoyed the delicious contents…let us inspire you to make good use of your gift box and make your wicker basket a statement addition to your home.
Recyclable and reusable gift wrapping and packaging
We make responsible choices when it comes to our packaging. All of our cardboard boxes for posting are full recyclable, as well as being sturdy, if you wish to reuse them for storage, postage, or even moving house.
In addition, we aim to ensure all of our internal protective packaging, such as the shredded paper or tissue paper, can be recycled. Plus, these can be reused to wrap or protect your own gifts.
We also have some inventive ideas of what to do with our signature cream gift boxes, our open baskets and our lidded wicker baskets – turning our hampers into two gifts in one!
If you know an eco-conscious person you’ll be sending a hamper to, then make sure you share this post with them as well. It’s full of ideas for reusing hampers and getting the most out of our earth-friendly packaging.
What to do with our signature cream gift boxes
Have you seen our signature cream gift boxes? They have been chosen not only to impress but also to make them more reusable for the gift recipient.
For storage
Our gorgeous boxes are designed to be subtle and sophisticated. It's a box that won’t look out of place on a shelf, let alone in a cupboard.
The sturdy boxes are really useful for storing decorations, jewellery, accessories, toys and small items of clothing.
For keepsakes
For a special event, wedding, new baby or special birthday, our signature cream boxes make the perfect keepsake box.
Easy to decorate and solid enough to protect precious items, they are perfect for collating special cards, photographs and mementos, from a special day or event...perhaps, a holiday too.
For wrapping awkward shapes
At Christmas, on birthdays or any other gifting occasion, there’s always that awkwardly shaped gift that is difficult to wrap neatly.
If your gift is delicate or fragile, then wrapping it inside a solid gift box is also a very good idea, especially if you need to post it.
Reuse one of our signature gift boxes to ensure your chosen item (no matter if it is pointy, round or has a cumbersome shape) is wrapped beautifully and kept safe from damage.
What to do with our wicker baskets or bamboo trays
For towels and toiletries
Create a welcoming ‘hotel inspired’ feel for visiting guests with our wicker basket or bamboo tray hamper packaging.
For example, neatly fold towels, flannels and individual toiletries in your sustainable tray, for presentation in your guest’s room.
They are perfect for all kinds of storage in the bathroom too.
For plants
Why not use your wicker basket to hold a variety of potted plants?
This will work fantastically well in your spare room, dining room or kitchen, particularly where the room receives moderate levels of natural light and is fairly spacious.
A flowering wicker basket will definitely make for a beautiful, country-inspired, ornamental statement to your home.
For organisation
Do you have ‘that’ drawer where everything and anything gets put? The ‘I don’t know where this belongs’ random collection area! Why not use one of our wicker trays to help organise your home?
You could also store kitchen utensils in a wicker basket on the side, within a deep drawer or inside a cupboard. It will be a fantastic addition to a kitchen that is may be lacking in drawers and/or cupboard space, keeping spare utensils together in a safe place.
As the wicker tray originally came to you filled with delicious treats, why not continue using it as your goodie basket, hidden away in one of your kitchen cupboards? Re-fill it with treats, ready and waiting for when you wish to indulge a little.
You can also pop a tray in your wardrobe, drawers or under the bed to help segment items of smaller clothing and to store accessories, as well as make up or bags.
Finally, our trays are also a great addition to a home office, perfect for papers, for stationery or as an in-tray.
What to do with our wicker baskets with lids and buckles
For a picnic basket
There really is nothing better, particularly during the summer months, than going for a picnic at the beach, down the park, or just in the garden.
Picnics are a popular summer activity for adults and children alike, and a wicker basket is the perfect container for your sandwiches, nibbles and drinks.
All you need to do is line your wicker basket with a picnic blanket and fill it with your favourite picnic snacks.
For the living room
The larger baskets look delightful in a lounge or living room, adding texture to your home, in an eco-friendly way.
They are perfect for storing blankets or throws, ready for cosy winter evenings in. Or you could store paper, kindling and small logs, ready for lighting the fire, in your fireplace or wood burner.
You can also store magazines, coffee table books and newspapers too.
Keep your living room tidy and stylish with ease.
For protection or transportation
The sturdy design of the lidded wicker baskets also make them perfect for larger items. For shoe storage, for example. Or to offer added protection, as well as plenty of space for delicate items, such as vases, photo frames or ornaments that you no longer wish to display.
The hamper baskets can also be used in the back or boot of your car. Store your dog's leads, frisbees and balls, or perhaps your walking boots in it, to avoid making the boot dirty. Pop in items that you don’t want to roll around or wish to store long term, such as a picnic blanket, a spare coat or a small umbrella.
Plus, these baskets are great for gathering up a number of items in one sturdy container to transport and deliver to another place. Easy to carry and to keep everything level.
Small sustainable choices adding up to make a big difference
Once the hamper's contents have been enjoyed, make the most of the high-quality packaging, boxes and baskets - far too good to simply throw away.
Be inspired by our ideas above, but also be inventive and come up with your own ideas, we’d love to hear about them.
Share your ideas and a picture of how you are reusing your hampers.com gift boxes and baskets with us via Instagram.
Remember to tag @hamperscom.
