THE SWAG BLOG — Category_Food Waste
Why Fruit and Vegetables Contain Fewer Nutrients Than They Used To
Recent studies show that the amount of nutrients fruit and vegetables carry has declined in the past 70 years. Find out more here/
Which Swag is Best For Your Household?
Find the perfect Swag for your household - from solo shoppers to big families. Keep produce fresh longer and cut food waste with the right bags.
The Swag’s inaugural Food Waste Prevention Report (2021-2022)
Food waste is a global issue that exists at all stages of production and distribution, including picking, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and at home. Food waste accounts for 8% of the total greenhouse gas emissions worldwid. The Swag can help reduce household food waste, lower the threat to our food security and lessen the amount of plastic bags in landfills.
How to Store High Ethylene Produce in The Swag
Learn how to store high-ethylene fruits and veggies in The Swag to keep them fresher for longer. Prevent fast ripening and reduce food waste with simple tips.
The Swag is officially 100% GOTS Certified Organic!
The Swag is now 100% GOTS Certified Organic - the world’s first reusable, compostable produce bag proven to keep fruit and veggies fresh for 2+ weeks.
5 Essential Tips for Achieving Healthy Soil for a Thriving Garden
Learn 5 essential ways to build healthy soil at home. From compost and crop rotation to going chemical-free, grow thriving fruit and veg anywhere.
10 Tips for Zero-Waste Entertaining
Learn how to host a zero-waste party with 10 practical tips to reduce food waste, avoid single-use plastics and entertain sustainably.
Meet The Swag Ambassador - Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Natalie Bassingthwaighte, one of Australia’s leading actresses, performers, authors and singers, has teamed up with The Swag as the ambassador to help build awareness around household food waste.
Radish Leaf Pesto Recipe
Make a delicious radish leaf pesto and reduce food waste! This quick, peppery recipe is perfect for pasta, sandwiches or picnics. Ready in just 10 minutes.
4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Swag Organic Bread Bag
Have you, bread-lovers, wondered how your favourite sourdough should be stored? We've developed the top four tips (that answer all the common questions) to help you make the most our of your Swag Organic Bread bag!
6 Environmental Change-Makers Share Their New Year's "Evolutions"
Six sustainability leaders share their inspiring New Year “evolutions” - realistic, impactful changes to support community and the planet in 2021 and beyond.
5 Thrifty Ways To Use Your Leftovers
Discover 5 thrifty, zero-waste ways to use leftovers beyond recipes, from freezing scraps and composting to regrowing veggies and reducing festive food waste.
