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30 May

The Swag Guide to Storing Apples Smartly

Posted by Joseph Pini

Crisp and delicious, apples are readily available year-round, but autumn is their peak season. Here’s your guide to storing apples and keeping them fresh all year: 1. Keep them whole As soon as you cut into...

26 May

Blog, Clean & Natural Eating, Fruits, Veggies & Herbs, Storage

Your Questions Answered: Onions & Potatoes

Posted by Joseph Pini

How to Store your Onions & Potatoes in your Swag First, place the vegetables into a DRY Swag and place in your cupboard/pantry (NOT in the fridge or crisper). Once you've cut an onion or potato up,...

24 May

Blog, Environment, Food Waste, Fresh

10 Reasons to Buy Fruits and Vegetables in Season

Posted by Joseph Pini

We all live for convenience especially when it comes to food and our health. Just like the myth that healthy eating is expensive, many people believe that buying in-season fruits and vegetables is just...

19 May

Blog, Environment, Fresh, Storage

3 Things You Need to Know About Plastic Pollution

Posted by Joseph Pini

It's everywhere right? So why should we hate plastic so much? 1. The Great Pacific "Garbage Patch" Discarded cheap plastic 'stuff' has contributed to the creation of a million-square-mile garbage vortex in the Pacific Ocean called...

27 Apr

Blog, Food Waste, Save Money, Storage

10 Fruit and Vegetable Storage Tips to Save Money and Reduce Waste

Posted by Joseph Pini

Did you know that fruits and vegetables are the most wasted type of food? It’s not surprising when you think about it. How many times have you purchased fruits and vegetables with great intentions...

20 Apr

Blog, Food Waste

10 Shocking Food Waste Statistics

Posted by Joseph Pini

Food waste is a global problem, and it’s one of the main reasons I invented The Swag. Did you know that fruits and vegetables are wasted in the United States more than grain products,...