And while there are plenty of sustainable solutions (like wrapping gifts with fabric or making fabric gift bags), there's still nothing quite like ripping open paper on Christmas morning.

One recent Reddit post shared some cost- and waste-saving inspiration you can use for gift-giving events. In the photo, viewers can see how well various paper bags make great gift wrap ...

The bags themselves are often made from scrap ... ribbons and gift tags that you plan on lovingly buying and wrapping your Christmas gifts in, will likely be thrown in the bin after being opened ...