THE SWAG BLOG

Category_Food Waste

  • Spotlight on Brand Partner: Good & Fugly

    We are so thrilled to share, for the month of May, The Swag is partnering with Good & Fugly, an Australian company that aims at reducing food waste and promotes sustainability by offering a range of imperfect fruit and vegetables boxes Read More
  • Beetroot Pasta Sauce

    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! Read More
  • The Swag Partners with SecondBite for Stop Food Waste Day 2023

    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.

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  • How The Swag Pays For Itself Within the First Two Weeks of Use

    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! Read More
  • The Swag’s Annual Plastic & Food Waste Prevention Report (2022-2023)

    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 it is to make a difference! Read More
  • Leek Fondue

    It’s leek season, and we’ve got a creamy recipe in our pocket that you can serve as a pre-dinner entree, a side dish or as a sauce with pasta. You can even add smoked salmon to it for a good source of protein. Read More
  • How To Store Celery in The fridge

    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 😉). Read More
  • 3 Tips For a Sustainable Table Styling

    The festive season is synonymous with family gatherings, gifts and never-ending feasts at the dining table with loved ones but also with its dreadful consequences on the environment and landfills Read More
  • How to Keep Cucumbers Fresh Using The Swag

    No one likes a mushy cucumber!The Swag helps you keep cucumbers crunchy and nutrient-rich for weeks! Here’s a few tips to ensure you’re making the most out of your cucumbers with this simple storage hack! 

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