THE SWAG BLOG — fridge storage

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.

Ladies, gentlemen and everyone else in between, it's time to give a round of applause to the real heroes of this story: Our Swaggers! In 2022, these savvy shoppers joined forces with The Swag's produce bags to save the planet one trip to the grocery store at a time. In The Swag's 2022 Sustainable Impact Report, we showcase the jaw-dropping results of our combined efforts to reduce food waste and plastic pollution. So sit back, grab a snack (preferably one saved from the jaws of spoilage by The Swag) and get ready to laugh at the absurdity of how easy...

Celery is a super-food vegetable that contains antioxidants, calcium, potassium and vitamins, but often we don’t need to use a lot of it when making recipes, and it can often go to waste. This month we’re sharing the best way to store your celery to keep these crunch stalks fresh for longer, so you can buy in bulk fearlessly and get the juicer ready for a celery detox or a Bloody Mary - whatever mood you’re in 😉).

Fruit and vegetables come in their own natural wrapping and don’t need any additional man-made packaging such as plastic! Have you ever noticed condensation happening in sealed plastic bags filled with carrots or potatoes? This simply shows how fruit and vegetables are living things that perspire and need air and water to live.

Loving your Swags, but it shows? Luckily stains don’t affect the efficacy of the patented Swag technology. We get it, our Swags are pretty cute, and it’s nice to keep them looking that way so here are four ways to keep your 100% natural Swags looking as fresh as the produce inside them!

As the warmer months roll on in, so do the crispy, light and fresh salads, that bring any meal together! But salads are only as good as their dressing.. We couldn’t pick just one recipe, so we’re sharing  5 of our favorite salad dressings with you!

When you say warm weather, we say hummus! This month we introduce you to a slight variation to the original chickpeas hummus recipe. You won’t believe how good this creamy and light this summer night dip is!

Thousands of caravaners and campers have used The Swag range over the past 6 years, and our recent feature in the well-known Caravan World Magazine is a rewarding acknowledgment that some of our products are adored by both eco-warriors and money-savvy travellers.

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’s intelligent, patented design features breathable, cotton layers that allow your produce to breathe at their own pace and thrive! Thanks to the multi-layer technology behind The Swag, you can store any combination of fruit, veg and leafy greens in one Swag without worrying if high ethylene produce will ripen other produce inside the bag.

If creating a zero-waste kitchen is your 2022 New Year’s resolution, we’ve created the guide just for you! Have a green start to your year by replacing toxic, plastic products with these eco-friendly alternatives!

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!