5 Reasons we Love Beeswax Wraps

Beeswax Wraps: how do we love thee? Let us count the ways… You know by now that we love reusable beeswax wraps, they are our favourite zero-waste alternative to plastic and help us live the plastic-free lifestyle. We can think of SO many reason we love our sustainable plastic-free food wraps… But we won’t write a thesis, we will keep it to a simple five reasons we love eco-friendly and versatile beeswax food wraps.

1. Keep Your Food Fresh for Longer!

Unlike plastic, eco-friendly beeswax wraps are a breathable material and help your food avoid getting hot and wilting. Beeswax is a natural barrier for your food so it acts in the same way as plastic but keeps your fresh food fresh and happy! Our versatile beeswax wraps are made from organic cotton, jojoba oil, tree resin, and of course beeswax. Beeswax and jojoba oil have antibacterial qualities, which help keep food fresh and also keep things clean, reducing the risk of contamination.

2. Reusable: Use your beeswax wraps again and again and again

The best way to go low-waste and live the eco-friendly lifestyle is by refusing single-use plastics and opting for reusable options – and beeswax wraps are certainly the best plastic-free alternative to food wrap. But they aren’t just something you can use a few times – our plastic-free, organic beeswax wraps can be used over and over again, in fact they can last for at least 12 months with regular daily use! So if you do your calculations, the amount of money you will end up saving from ditching plastic cling wrap and reusing your beeswax wraps will be significant!

3. Versatile Home Use: One Wrap – so many uses!

Did you know that beeswax wraps can be used for more than just food storage? These sustainable and zero-plastic home essential are SO versatile. Stuck for certain kitchen utensils? Beeswax wraps could be your solution: the malleable material can be reshaped, rolled and folded into a number of different ways. Our favourites uses include a funnel, a scoop and an origami box.
Having trouble opening a jar? Place a beeswax wrap over the lid – the slight stickiness of the material will help you open it without piercing a whole or asking your stronger counterpart. The plastic-free wraps are also great for placing under bowls to make them non-slip – helping keep your kitchen mess-free and organised!

4. Biodegradable and compostable: Beeswax Wraps won’t contribute to landfill!

Once you’ve had your year long, 365 uses of your beeswax wrap you may notice it has lost its grip, its stickiness and shape – sadly, it may be time to finally say goodbye. But don’t chuck your much-loved friend in the bin, pop it in the compost! Beeswax Wraps are biodegradable and compostable so they won’t contribute to landfill – how great is that!?

5. They look pretty: so many designs, so many patterns, so much colour!

Who doesn’t love wrapping their food in something pretty? You love wearing nice clothes, so why not let your food wear them too? With so many designs, prints, patterns and colours to choose from, every time you open your fridge you will be delighted to see your food! You will also be supporting local artists every time you purchase one of our collaborative wraps, and you can enjoy beautiful artwork everywhere you go.

How do you use your beeswax wrap? Please tell us your unusual uses and tricks for your reusable food wrap!