It’s popular when giving gifts, to write a gift tag to the recipient. These are free from plastic, glitter, foil and nylon string. Most gift wrap and tags are made from ‘sustainable paper’ that uses chemicals for fast-growing trees that are chopped down). This is a simple swap that can save trees and reduce plastic.
Curlique produces lovely gift tags on recycled card (with matching gift wrap) for all occasions, and also sell plastic-free tape to wrap with. All are printed with non-toxic inks. Sold in sets of 3 or 5. All the images on this post are by this company. Sold alongside matching recycled gift wrap. Use with zero waste gift wrap and plastic-free packing tape (keep away from pets and children).
Never donate string or ribbbon to garden birds (also not human hair, pet fur and lint) as it can choke/harm). Birds have made nests for thousands of years, without our help.