THE SWAG BLOG — Category_Food Waste

Left overs are pretty unavoidable at this time of the year. Here at The Swag, we're all about lightening our impact, reducing food waste and avoiding plastic. So to help you help the world, we're sharing five ways you can put your leftovers into good use!

It’s the holiday season! Which means it’s the season of giving. It’s also the season of abundance, which usually means, plenty of left over food and quite often, waste. After discovering the impact of the coffee industry, we did some research in ways to reuse coffee grounds! So we're sharing this tried and tested fantastic coffee-infused body scrub recipe - the perfect waste-free gift for a loved ones.

Earlier this month it was #InternationalCoffeeDay and as one of the world’s most-loved beverages, with an estimated 3 billion cups enjoyed every day, we thought it no steamer time to look at the impact our daily cup o' jo has on the planet and those living on it.

Have you ever researched what impact you as a consumer has on the world and our food supply chains?

Written by Chloe & Jess @health_performance_collective The shift towards more sustainable food shopping and storage practices has been steadily gaining momentum, especially in the last few years following reports that food is the largest single source of waste in the U.S*, and global data revealing**:🍐 Approx. 1 billion tonnes of food produced for human consumption is wasted each year.  🍐 This wastage costs the global economy around US$940 billion each year 🍐 And consumes nearly a quarter of all the water used in agricultureBut while it feels great to do our bit for the environment, did you know that the way we store food could also have a potential impact on the nutrients...

Here at The Swag, we’re all about natural living, zero waste and taking care of the environment. One fantastic way to do this is to use a compost bin, which is an enclosed version of a compost heap or compost pile, in your home or business. There are numerous benefits of starting your own compost bin including sending less waste to landfill, reducing pollution and promoting the growth of fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants and trees. Below we have compiled a list of tips and tricks, so you can quickly and easily start your very own compost pile today:  Build or Buy...

This post has been contributed by Tammy Logan of Gippsland Unwrapped.  Based in Gippsland, Tammy combines 20 years of qualifications and work experience in conservation biology, natural resource management, science communication and community engagement with her dairy farming roots to deliver practical sustainable living solutions. The plastic free and zero waste movements have become very popular! And rightly so, I’ve found the benefits to be far reaching both environmentally and personally. As the primary meal planner, shopper and cook in our household, I have noticed five significant ways that reducing food packaging has led to reduced food waste. Buying plastic free food means I can...

Over 5 million tonnes of food waste ends up in landfill every year, at a cost of $20 billion to the Australian economy. Zero waste cooking is not only great for the environment, but it can also save you a huge amount of money.

In Australia, more than 5 million tonnes of food ends up in landfills every year, which is why we created The Swag range of reusable, plastic free, fully compostable, vegetable storage bags. There are lots of great ways to reduce your food wastage using our Swag bags. Here are three strategies that are simple and easy to use at home. 1. Only buy what you need If you plan your meals a week ahead, you will reduce food waste as you won't need to buy food that ends up in the bin, because it was unused, expired or became inedible. A good...

Did you know there is enough food produced globally to feed everyone? Over one third of all food produced is lost or wasted (1.3 billion tonnes) costing the global economy close to $940 billion each year. These 1.3 billion tonnes are enough to feed 870 million hungry people. Approximately 60% of the food wasted is fruit and vegetables however one in nine people around the world do not have enough food to eat, that’s 793 million people who are undernourished. Food waste causes 8% of the greenhouse gases heating the planet. In Australia: Over 5 million tonnes of food end...

While you may be conscious of not wasting food to both save money and help the environment, your children are unlikely to give quite so much thought to these things. As a result, it's important to teach your kids the importance of not wasting their food. As we’re a environmentally-responsible bunch here at The Swag, and know all about the eating habits of children, we’ve compiled the below tips to make your life a little easier when it comes to reducing how much food your kids waste: Be Stricter on the Snacks Children love to snack and graze as soon...

Did you know that we Australians waste around 20% of the food we buy, which is around $8 billion per year? Yes, $8 billion! This is an incredibly high figure and has a massive impact on the environment. The good news is that, now you’re aware of it, you can make a far more conscious effort not to waste food. In this article, we’ve compiled 5 easy ways to reduce how much food is wasted in your household, and save money in the process: Shop for less, more often It may seem convenient to do one big shop each week...