THE SWAG BLOG — Category_Storage
Which Swag is Best For Your Household?
Sometimes we are asked how many Swags a household should buy, and which Swag is best suited to them. If you’re just getting started Swagging, then this is for you! This is also a great reference to have if you ever decide to purchase Swags as a gift for friends or family!
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.
The Swag is (finally) going certified organic!
The Swag is now the world's first, award-winning, 100% GOTS Certified Organic, non-toxic, reusable, machine-washable, and compostable food storage and produce bag, scientifically proven to keep fruit and veggies fresh for 2+ weeks.
Why are Plastic-Free Tea Bags Better for Your Health?
Plastic tea bags release billions of nanoplastics and microplastics in water when brewed at 95°C. Microplastics are plastic fragments that are less than 5 mms in length each but larger than nanoplastics.
5 Reasons The Swag is Better Than Plastic Food Containers
You may have come across cheap plastic containers dedicated to storing fruit and vegetables. But if you think these are a cost effective and better substitute than The Swag - think again! Storing your favourite fresh produce in containers is one great method of avoiding plastic bags, but compared to The Swag, is not as effective.
4 Zero Waste Gift Wrapping Techniques
The festive season is not only a time of love and joy, reuniting with family and friends but it is also notorious for being the most wasteful time of the year! In fact, wrapping-paper is not only paper, it is made out of hard-to-recycle mixed materials; glitters (aka micro plastics) that will go straight to landfill and take hundreds of years to break down.
5 Ways to Reuse Your Swag
We’ve gathered a few zero-waste solutions to reuse your Swag that won’t cost the Earth but actually feed it!
4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Organic Bread Swag
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 Organic Bread Swag!
Frankly, My Dear, You Should Give A Damp
If you’re not seeing two weeks of optimal freshness (on average) then most often, your Swags are either too dry or too damp. So let’s explore just how damp your Swag should be, as well as how to, how much and how often to dampen them!
Storing The Swag: The Crisper vs The Shelf
You may be wondering why we’re always so insistent on putting your Swags in the “magic” spot of your fridge, the crisper. Well we dive deep into the cold abyss of the fridge to explore their very important role.
Meet the Baker: Anneka Manning on Getting the Most Out of Your Favorite Loaf
Anneka Manning, one of Australia’s leading bakers and founder of BakeClub reveals her exclusive tips for successfully storing bread (including her experience with our Organic Bread Swag!), so you can get the most out of your favorite loaf.
Has Your Swag Grown Mould?
Got mould? It is very rare, and often pure bad luck, but your Swag can grow mould – it is a 100% natural product. Here’s what causes fridge mould to grow on your Swag, what you can do about it, and best practices to prevent it!
