Are beeswax wraps a good plastic free alternative to cling film?

Are you aware of the impact plastic is having on our environment?

According to the Natural History Museum, all of the plastic in the world weighs twice as much as all animal life combined.  This shocking amount of plastic is major contributor to both land and water pollution. 

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Are you mindful of the waste you produce in the kitchen? Is your kitchen filled with single use plastic items?  

Many of us are in the habit of using cling film and single use plastic bags to store our food. It's probably what we saw our parents doing when we were children. However, our throwaway culture has led to increasing levels of plastic packaging creating harmful emissions and increasing levels of plastic waste in our natural environment.

More than 1.2 billion metres of single-use cling film is used by households across Britain every year; enough to wrap around the world 30 times over!

Beeswax wraps are a natural, biodegradable alternative that can be used for wrapping food and covering bowls. Beeswax wraps act similarly to plastic wrap except they don't carry such a negative environmental impact.

Our very own Moonmoon beeswax wraps are made with GOTS certified organic cotton.  A reusable alternative to sandwich bags, aluminum and cling film.  Both natural and practical, each wrap is biodegradable, FDA approved and made from GOTS certified organic cotton. The combination of beeswax, tree resin and jojoba oil makes a super effective and naturally antibacterial wrap.

The other thing that sets Beeswax Wraps apart, is that they have beautiful designs on them!  Far more attractive in your fridge than sheets of plastic.

It's washable, reusable and compostable and the durability of cotton means it won’t tear.

They are perfect for keeping cheese fresh and bread, wrapping half eaten fruit and vegetables and for covering leftovers.  With good care and storage, you can reuse your wax food wraps for approximately a year. 

Did you know at the end of their lifetime, they can be used as a natural firelighter?  Or otherwise simply pop them in your compost.  Truly a zero waste alternative to cling film!

Our beautiful organic beeswax wraps are available with free UK delivery.