I love gift wrapping, but I admit that I do use a lot of bags. Using so much tissue bothers me sometimes so I try to recycle as much as I can. Our family uses a lot of bags AND WE HOLD ONTO THEM AND REUSE. It isn't unusual to see a birthday gift in a Christmas or Mother's Day bag. We all understand each other. It's become a family tradition and we try to remember who gifted in that bag.