THE SWAG BLOG — sustainable choices
10 Ways To Save Money And Reduce Household Waste
There are so many ways you can save a penny here and there while also doing favours for the planet! Each cent adds up, and with the rising cost of living, now is more important than ever to find ways to not only reduce waste, but to reduce our spending!
5 Documentaries About Sustainability & The Environment For All Ages
If you’re looking at exploring the world, nature and the challenges it faces without leaving your couch, there’s plenty of resources for you! Sustainability documentaries allow us to discover nature’s beauty and give us ideas to change the world step by step.
10 Household Items that Can Be Upcycled
Throwing away old, faulty household items is a bad habit brought by globalisation and the normalisation of single-use plastic. Thankfully, the 4 R’s are now trending and it’s time to Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle AND Upcycle!
Why Fruit and Vegetables Contain Fewer Nutrients Than Before and How The Swag Can Help.
Recent studies show that the amount of nutrients fruit and vegetables carry has declined in the past 70 years, threatening public health all over the globe and particularly for low-income earners. A study released in 2016 disclosed that in half a decade (1950 to 1999), 43 different crops experienced a change in 13 nutrients, and this includes household favourites like strawberries, watermelon, asparagus and snap beans.
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!
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.
From Dirt to Delicious: 5 Essential Tips and Tricks for Building and Maintaining a Healthy Soil for a Thriving Garden
The fruit and veggies of Charlie’s Community garden are always incredibly abundant, vibrant and flavorful, and Judith says the secret comes down to the quality of the soil.. This month, we share some of Judith’s top tips to achieve healthy soil - no matter if you have a garden, a balcony or a few window sill pots.
Your 2022 Zero-Waste Kitchen Guide
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!
10 Tips for Zero-Waste Entertaining
Aiming for a completely waste-free party may be some work, but lucky for you, we’ve curated 10 tips for zero-waste entertainment to make it easier for your next event!
Don’t Even Sink About It! 5 Tips for Mindful Oil Disposal
To protect our waterways and improve the welfare of our environment, plus save some $$$ in plumbing fees, here are 5 tips for mindful cooking oil usage and disposal.
5 Eco-Conscious Habits that Actually Save You $
Many people think that an eco conscious routine is expensive, but it can in fact cost you less than your “regular” routine!
Top 10 Eco-friendly Activities for Kids During Lockdown
We’ve prepared a list of eco-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained! . Added bonus, they are free, fun and the kids can even do some of them by themselves!