The Greener Gifting Gang Podcast

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The Greener Gifting Gang Podcast Hosted by Eve Cale of Giftwrapped by Eve Welcome to Greener Gifting Gang – the podcast that explores the joy of giving while treading lighter on the planet. I’m Eve Cale, eco-giftwrapping expert and founder of Giftwrapped by Eve, and I’m here to help you gift more thoughtfully, beautifully and sustainably. In each episode, I’ll share tips, stories and inspiration to help you choose, wrap and share gifts in ways that feel meaningful and mindful – whether you're wrapping for loved ones or packaging products for your small business. I’ll also be joined by guests who bring fresh ideas for greener gifting, conscious creativity and low-waste celebrations. Tune in to discover how small changes can make your gifting kinder to the earth – and even more joyful.Check out free wrapping tutorials and resources at www.giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies

  1. DEC 19

    A 5-Minute Exercise to Plan Your Gifting Marketing for the Year Ahead

    In this solo episode, Eve shares a simple five-minute exercise to help you start the year feeling clearer and more confident about marketing your giftable products. We look back at when customers bought your products as gifts — not just at Christmas, but for birthdays, thank yous, celebrations, and “just because” moments — and why those buying reasons are so valuable when planning ahead. Rather than trying to plan the whole year, this episode encourages you to choose just one early-year gifting occasion to focus on first, helping your marketing feel more intentional and far less overwhelming. You’ll hear about: Why reviewing past gifting purchases mattersHow to spot your strongest gifting opportunitiesEarly-year occasions you can start planning for nowA simple way to ease into your marketing for the year aheadMentioned in this episode: Free download: 50 occasions & ideas for using gifts & wrapping in your businessUnwrap the Potential free challenge – week commencing 19th JanuaryA short, practical episode designed to help product-based businesses use gifting and gift wrapping more strategically — starting with just one small step. Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

    9 min

  2. DEC 12

    How to Wrap without Hurting Your Back! With Ruth Matthews from Key Wellness

    In this episode, I’m joined by Ruth Matthews, chiropractor, yoga teacher, and founder of Key Wellness. If you’ve ever finished a gift-wrapping session with an achy back, tight shoulders, or that feeling of being hunched over for far too long… this one is absolutely for you. Ruth brings her wealth of knowledge from the worlds of chiropractic care and yoga to help us understand what’s really going on in our bodies when we wrap gifts — and how a few simple tweaks can make a world of difference. We talk about:  Why wrapping on the floor is so tempting — and why it’s often a recipe for aches and pains Easy adjustments to your setup so you can wrap comfortably for longer How a healthier posture can actually make your wrapping look better Whether you’re gift wrapping as part of your business or simply gearing up for a busy gifting season, this episode will help you wrap smarter, not harder. Where to find Ruth: Website keywellness.co.uk Facebook Keywellness Instagram @keywellnessuk Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

    26 min

  3. DEC 5

    Behind the Scenes at the Home Life & You Show: A Catch-Up with Sue Eagle from Eazywraps

    In this episode, I’m joined once again by the lovely Sue Eagle, founder of Eazywraps. If you're a regular listener, you’ll remember our chat on Episode 14 From Fabric to Gift Wrap: Sue Eagle’s Sustainable Story. This time, we’re coming together for a behind-the-scenes chat about our time at the Home Life & You Show at Excel London, where Sue exhibited her Eazywraps and I joined her to do live wrapping demos. We’re sharing all the highlights including  What it was really like exhibiting at such a huge show The warm, welcoming community we found amongst the organisers, exhibitors and speakers. The conversations with visitors who were excited to discover sustainable wrapping.And of course… the moment Sue MET Marie Kondo! Yes, really... and it absolutely sparked joy!For a little extra context, you can also read more about our collaboration in my blog post: Wrapping with Fabric – My Collaboration with Eazywraps. Connect with Sue: Find out more about Eazywraps and browse the collection at Eazywraps.  Pop my affiliate code EVE in at checkout to help me continue to offer free demos and this podcast! Follow Sue on Instagram or Facebook Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

    21 min

  4. NOV 28

    From PR to Paper & Ribbon: Aoife Forbes

    In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderfully creative Aoife Forbes, founder of Forbes Finishings.  I absolutely loved having a conversation with someone who is as obsessed as me about giftwrapping! Aoife shares how she went from a fast-paced corporate career in PR to discovering the joy and calm of gift wrapping, and how that shift opened the door to a whole new business and a completely different way of working. Her journey is such a brilliant example of allowing a passion to blossom into something much bigger. You’ll also hear us talk about her dream project, renovating an old ice-cream van and turning it into a travelling gift wrapping studio so she can take beautifully wrapped gifts on the road across the country! This episode is packed with inspiration for anyone who loves gift wrapping or is building a creative business of their own. If you’ve ever wondered what it would look like to turn your seed of an idea into a business, or if you simply enjoy stories of people following their creative path, you’re going to love this one.   Connect with Aoife Instagram @forbesfinishings Linked In: Aoife Forbes Website: forbesfinishings.com Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

    31 min

  5. NOV 21

    Celebrating Without the Waste: Lorraine Allman from Party Without Plastic

    In this episode of the Greener Gifting Gang podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Lorraine Allman, founder of Party Without Plastic a business on a mission to help families and communities celebrate joyfully without mountains of single-use waste. Lorraine’s journey began with something wonderfully close to home: her young son’s concern for protecting the biodiversity of hedgehogs. That spark of care made Lorraine look more closely at the impact of our celebrations and how small, thoughtful changes can protect the planet without sacrificing any of the fun. We chat about how reducing single-use plastic at parties and gatherings can make a surprisingly big difference, and we tackle one of the biggest misconceptions head-on: the idea that eco-friendly parties are somehow dull or restrictive.  Lorraine also shares a treasured gift memory that beautifully captures the emotional side of celebrating sustainably. And if you’re a small business owner listening in, you’ll definitely want to hear about the amazing eco marketplace Lorraine has built. It brings together planet-friendly party products, décor, and supplies. Your own products might be the perfect fit for her community too! Whether you’re planning birthday parties, school events, wedding celebrations or family get-togethers, this conversation is full of ideas for celebrating with less waste and more intention. 📌 Links & Resources: Explore Party Without PlasticFollow Lorraine on Instagram: [@plasticfreeparty] Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

    37 min

  6. NOV 14

    Starting Where You Are: Sustainable Gifting with Lizzie George

    In this episode of the Greener Gifting Gang podcast, I’m joined by the inspiring Lizzie George, founder of Love Our Planet with Lizzie, a UK-based business championing sustainable living, refillable probiotic cleaning, and simple eco swaps that don’t cost the earth. After downsizing from a six-bedroom home to life in a motorhome, Lizzie now lives lightly, treads gently, and shares her journey to inspire others to live with less waste and more joy.  We recorded this conversation back in July, so you’ll hear us mention the Plastic Free July campaign but honestly, the ideas Lizzie shares are useful all year round! She’s all about starting where you are and making small, manageable swaps that add up to a big difference over time. Lizzie also shares what it’s really like living more sustainably while living in her motorhome including how she handles gift giving (and receiving!) with limited space. Plus, we chat about her ideas for making Secret Santa in the office more meaningful and less wasteful. If you’ve ever felt unsure where to begin with living greener or how to balance eco values with gift-giving traditions this episode will leave you feeling encouraged and full of ideas. Join Lizzie's Facebook Community: Love Our Planet with Lizzie Follow Lizzie on Facebook Lizzie's Clean Living website Find out more about the Plastic Free July campaign. Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

    30 min

  7. NOV 4

    3 Occasions to Promote Your Products as Gifts This November

    In this episode, Eve shares three key occasions to focus on in November if you sell giftable products. From festive gifting to team thank-yous and those often-overlooked winter birthdays, discover how to position your products as meaningful, ready-to-give gifts. What You’ll Learn: How to make your products gift-ready for Christmas shoppersWays to promote your products as thoughtful team or client thank-you giftsCreative ideas to help winter birthdays stand out from the festive rush Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

    8 min

  8. OCT 28

    Small Gifts, Big Impact - Amanda Alcock from Random Panda

    In this episode of the Greener Gifting Gang, we hear from Amanda Alcock, founder of Random Panda — a business built on the belief that small gifts can make a big impact. Random Panda started during lockdown 2020, when Amanda was a regional manager with The Body Shop at Home. She wanted to recognise and motivate her team with thoughtful little gifts, but couldn’t find anything that felt personal, affordable, and meaningful — so she started creating her own! What began as a way to connect with her team soon blossomed into a business that helps others do the same. We chat about what kinds of gifts really make an impact (and why it’s not about how much you spend) as well as the psychology behind giving and recognition. Of course, we also cover how she’s made Random Panda more sustainable with  greener packaging and wrapping choices. If you’re a business owner who wants to recognise, motivate, or thank your team and customers in a way that truly sticks, this episode is a must-listen. Links & Resources: Explore Amanda’s business: Random Panda website Join the Random Panda Facebook community. Follow Random Panda on Instagram: @randompandagifts Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

    32 min
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The Greener Gifting Gang Podcast Hosted by Eve Cale of Giftwrapped by Eve Welcome to Greener Gifting Gang – the podcast that explores the joy of giving while treading lighter on the planet. I’m Eve Cale, eco-giftwrapping expert and founder of Giftwrapped by Eve, and I’m here to help you gift more thoughtfully, beautifully and sustainably. In each episode, I’ll share tips, stories and inspiration to help you choose, wrap and share gifts in ways that feel meaningful and mindful – whether you're wrapping for loved ones or packaging products for your small business. I’ll also be joined by guests who bring fresh ideas for greener gifting, conscious creativity and low-waste celebrations. Tune in to discover how small changes can make your gifting kinder to the earth – and even more joyful.Check out free wrapping tutorials and resources at www.giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies

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