FAQs
How do I reuse the reusable greetings card?
Inside the card, there is a removable insert. Each card comes with an insert in place, plus a spare. When you want to reuse the card, simply slide out the old insert, slide in the new insert and write your message. It’s quick and easy to do - and the only waste product is the small card insert, which can be recycled.
What if I run out of inserts?
Use the old insert as a template. Draw round it on scrap card and cut out to make a new one. You can also turn over the insert and use the other side - the first message won’t show once the insert has been replaced. If you write in pencil, there’s always the option to rub it out ready for a new message.
What can I use to make new inserts?
We recommend card from a cereal packet - something most people have to hand. It’s also about the right weight. If the card is too heavy, it won’t fit. You can also use paper, although it may not feel quite so secure or lie so flat. Printer paper weight is OK, but a sturdier paper works better.
How long will the card last?
As long as it’s handled carefully, the card will last indefinitely. We have experimented with repeatedly fitting an insert into a card. We got bored and gave up after 30 times - and it was still going strong!
Apart from being reusable, how else are the cards sustainable?
The cards are printed for us by print.work, a printing company with great sustainability credentials. The print.work printing process uses a dry toner system and the inks are made from organic biomass. The cardstock is called Elephant Natural. It’s unbleached, made from 100% post consumer waste and produced in a mill that adheres to strict environmental standards. The cards are delivered to us using a low carbon delivery service and all packaging is plastic free.
Is the envelope reusable?
We offer two envelope options, paper and fabric. The paper envelopes are made from 100% recycled Kraft paper. Our reusable fabric envelopes are even more sustainable. They are handmade from unbleached organic calico, organic cotton thread and yarn, and shell buttons. A corozo nut button fastening is available as a naturally eco-friendly plastic-free, vegan alternative.
How do I write the recipient’s name on the reusable fabric envelope?
Each envelope comes with a gift tag made from recycled Kraft card and organic yarn. Write the name of the recipient on the tag and tie it onto the envelope button.
How can I make the paper envelope as sustainable as possible?
If you aren’t posting the card, we recommend tucking in the flap rather than sticking down. If you are handing the card over to someone, you don’t need to write their name on the front. This is particularly the case if you are teaming the card with a furoshiki wrapped gift, as the card can be slipped under the knot. If you do need to write a name on the envelope, use a pencil. The recipient can then rub it out ready for reuse.
What are the gift bags made from?
Here at RAPPU, we have a policy of mostly using reclaimed fabric. For products made from new fabric, we only use organic cotton. The reclaimed sari fabric is mostly silk or cotton. The bags are sewn using either certified organic cotton thread or eco friendly Tencel. The bag’s drawstring is organic cotton and, in line with our plastic-free policy, the drawstring stopper is made from metal.