THE SWAG BLOG — food waste
5 Easy Salad Dressings
Level up your salads this summer with 5 easy, flavour-packed homemade dressings - from zesty lemon to classic balsamic and fresh mint.
Cauliflower Hummus Recipe
Try this creamy cauliflower hummus recipe for a light, delicious twist on classic hummus- easy to make, packed with flavour, and perfect for summer.
How to Keep Cucumbers Fresh Using The Swag
Keep cucumbers fresh and crunchy for weeks with The Swag! Learn the best way to store cucumbers and prevent them from going soggy or mushy.
Difference Between The Starter Pack and the Organic Starter Pack
Quite a few Swaggers have asked us the differences between our best-seller, the Starter Pack, and our brand new Organic Starter Pack so we’ve listed the most important differences in the table below.
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/
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.
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.
5 Brands we Love for a Plastic-Free Picnic
Discover 5 brands we love for a plastic-free picnic, from compostable straws to reusable wraps and napkins, for an easy and waste-free day outdoors.
Six 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.
DIY Zero Waste Holiday Gift Recipe: Coffee Scrub!
Make a zero-waste homemade holiday gift with this easy DIY coffee scrub recipe using leftover grounds. A natural, skin-softening treat that reduces waste.
