Plastic is practical but is bad for the environment. We will help you to discover different ways to use beeswax wraps so you can consider them before you lean into the convenience of cling wrap next time.

What do you use beeswax wraps for?

It can be easy to store your leftovers using a container or pack your lunch using just plastic cling wrap. And at times we lean into the convenience of just having to use plastic without another thought. Let’s face it, plastic is practical but is bad for the environment. Instead of single-use plastic, here’s an environmentally friendly and low-cost alternative: beeswax wraps.

What are beeswax wraps?

Beeswax wraps are typically made from cotton material layered with beeswax, oils like jojoba or coconut oil and tree resin for flexibility. This natural wax wrap is an alternative reusable food wrap that is versatile, resilient and malleable. It comes in different sizes and trendy styles that will make packing food a delight. What’s more, it's also washable and compostable making it the perfect zero waste option.

 

How to use beeswax wraps?

It’s easy! Place the beeswax on your food or on top of a bowl, simply use the warmth of your hands to soften the beeswax. The beeswax sticky texture will be easily moulded around the bowl or it will stick together to package food.

 

Use it to wrap slices of bread, a baguette, baked goods, cheese, veggies, and more. Despite its versatility, raw meat and seafood are not recommended to be used due to its high content of bacteria which in turn may affect the beeswax full potential and reusability.

 

Here are some of our favourite ways to use beeswax food wraps:

1. Use it as a food cover or jar lid

Switching your single use plastic cling wrap to beeswax wraps as food covers will be one of the best decisions you will make. These natural food wraps mould easily to any type of bowl, container or jar.

2. Ditch single-use plastic when packing food

Use your wax food wraps as a pocket for your sandwich, tortilla, fruits or salad to take with you when on the go.

 

3. Wrap your leftovers!

Halved avocados? Wedges of lemon? Half of any vegetable? Not to worry! The beeswax wraps have natural antibacterial properties allowing you to wrap your sliced fruit or vegetable to maintain its freshness for longer in the fridge. Best part about these wax food wraps is the flexibility and its tackiness to hug any type of shape and size securely.

 

4. Fold it into a box and use it as a small serving bowl

Short on serving plates when you’re on your picnic? No problem! Easily fold your wrap and transform it into a temporary box so you can serve nuts, fresh berries and more!

 

5. Line your refrigerator shelves or food containers

Using a wax wrap can be a simpler solution to keep your fridge shelves and inner surface of your container clean. The wraps stick and seal to surfaces creating a waterproof bottom reducing food odours in your container or in your fridge. All it needs is a simple wash after use.

6. Use to open a tight jar lid

Thanks to its tacky feature this beeswax wrap also comes in handy as an additional strong grip to ease open a super tight jar. Trust us, it works wonders!

 

How to maintain and clean beeswax wraps?

Beeswax wraps are just as easy to care for as it is to use. Simply hand wash with cool water and dishwashing soap. Leave to air dry and store flat (preferably) to prevent creasing or fold appropriately. These wax wraps can last up to a year or more with proper care.

With all these useful tips, we hope that you get to utilise your beeswax wraps to the fullest. Here at Thursday Living, we offer a variety of quality beeswax wraps to suit every need. The IS Gift reusable food wraps are made from quality organic materials and each set comes in three different sizes.  

If you prefer customising your own sizes, the IS Gift Reusable Beeswax FoodWrap Bees 1M will be the perfect choice for you.

 

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