THE SWAG BLOG — waste less

Reducing food waste is not only beneficial for our wallets but also for the environment. By creatively repurposing ingredients that might otherwise go to waste, we can create delicious and sustainable meals. This waste-free (and delicious!) banana loaf recipe showcases the incredible potential of repurposing often-discarded ingredients like overripe fruit and vegetable scraps.

Beetroot is a vegetable that's often overlooked in the kitchen, but it's actually incredibly versatile and packed with many health benefits. Not only is it low in calories and high in fibre, but it's also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, manganese, and potassium. And let's not forget that gorgeous, bright colour!

We asked our in-house mathematician how much food waste a single Swag could save the average household – and the results were beyond outstanding! We can proudly say that The Swag can pay for itself within the first 2 weeks of use in Australia and within 3 weeks of use in New Zealand! Read below for more information!

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...

When we think of summer fruits, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, raspberries, and strawberries all come flooding in! We can make so many delicious things with berries, from sweet cocktails,  desserts and juices to smoothies, jams and salads. But berries are such small and delicate fruits that take a long time to grow and harvest, that they remain costly even at peak season, so it’s essential to find a way to store them properly. Luckily, The Swag team has some helpful tips to keep berries fresh for weeks! 

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!

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!

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. 

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!

A lot of you know the ins and outs of a special and memorable picnic so why not make it memorable AND waste-free?

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.

Whether you’re one of the 80% who give up on your resolutions by February, or you’re still trying to find one that feels right for you, we thought who better to be guided by, than some of the legends and leaders in the sustainability space, already doing it?