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The Swag Partners with Good & Fugly

Spotlight on Brand Partner: Good & Fugly

We are so thrilled to share, for the month of May, The Swag is partnering with Good & Fugly, an Australian company that aims at reducing food waste and promotes sustainability by offering a range of imperfect fruit and vegetables boxes. 

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Beetroot Pasta Sauce

Beetroot Pasta Sauce Recipe

Try this vibrant beetroot pasta sauce -nutritious, delicious, zero-waste and easy to make. A savoury-sweet twist on classic pasta, ready in just 30 minutes.

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The Swag Partners with SecondBite for Stop Food Waste Day 2023

The Swag Partners with SecondBite for Stop Food Waste Day 2023

We are so thrilled to share, for the month of April,  The Swag is partnering with SecondBite, Australia's largest free food rescue organisation for Stop Food Waste Day on April 26, 2023.

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How The Swag Pays For Itself Within the First Two Weeks of Use

How The Swag Pays For Itself After Just Two Weeks of Use

We asked our in-house mathematician how much food waste a single Swag could save the average household – and the results were beyond outstanding! We can proudly say that The Swag can pay for itself within the first 2 weeks of use in Australia and within 3 weeks of use in New Zealand! Read below for more information!

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Australian Fruits and Vegetables With The Lowest Levels Of Chemicals

Australian Fruits and Vegetables With The Lowest Levels Of Chemicals

Discover which fruits and vegetables in Australia have the lowest chemical levels and learn simple ways to reduce pesticide exposure while keeping produce fresh longer.

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Vegetarian Stuffed Capsicums

Vegetarian Stuffed Capsicums Recipe

A simple vegetarian stuffed capsicums recipe using rice, tomatoes and plant-based mince. Fresh, nourishing and ready in under 30 minutes.

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The Swag’s Annual Impact Report 2023

The Swag’s Annual Plastic & Food Waste Prevention Report (2022-2023)

Discover how The Swag and our amazing Swaggers prevented 1.6M kg of food waste and 653K plastic bags from landfill in 2022. See the full report!

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Swag Immune Booster Juice

Swag Immune Booster Juice Recipe

Boost immunity with this easy homemade juice packed with kale, celery, ginger and citrus. A refreshing, nourishing recipe to help fight cold and flu season.

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Preserved Citrus Peel

Preserved Citrus Peel Recipe

Reduce citrus waste with this easy preserved citrus peel recipe. Add zest to fish, pasta, salads or sauces, or gift them as a homemade treat!

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How To Store Celery in The fridge

How To Store Celery in The Fridge & Keep It Fresh Longer

Learn how to store celery in the fridge properly to keep it crisp and nutrient-fresh for longer. Simple tips that prevent waste and make your produce go further.

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3 Tips For a Sustainable Table Styling

3 Tips For a Sustainable Table Styling

Create a beautiful festive table without the waste. Discover 3 simple, sustainable table styling tips to reduce plastic and food waste this season.

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Produce Packed in Plastic: How Does it  Affect your Health?

Produce Packed in Plastic: How Does it Affect your Health?

Learn how plastic packaging affects your health. Discover why produce packed in plastic loses nutrients and how The Swag keeps it fresh naturally.

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