This is just the tip of the iceberg…

As much as half of the 85 million tons of paper products are consumed by
Americans for packaging, wrapping and decorating goods becomes trash.
It would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields.
(Eco-Chick.com)
Fabric from unwanted curtains or even hats can be even more interesting
and reusable.

If we reused just two feet of ribbon, the 38,000 miles of ribbon saved could tie a bow
around the entire planet. Ribbon may not be necessary for every gift. Why not use unwanted ties or strands of hemp?

45 million food Americans are food deprived.
There are tax deductions for donating food among other party leftovers.
Note. Your contribution to organizations is deductible only if it is to be used solely for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.- Check with your accountant.

Styrofoam (Polystyrene) is used often for decorations and disposable plates. Chances are it will be dumped into the environment as litter. It takes over 100 years to decompose, leaches many harmful chemicals into the ground and breaks into pieces that can choke animals. There are healthy and safe alternatives that actually look and feel like styrofoam only it is made from cornstarch and sugar cane.