Wax wrappers activity

During this mobility we learned about sustainable ways of reducing the use of single used plastic in our homes. 

We got the chance to make a wax wrapper out of bee wax and cloth. Wax Wrappers are used to contain food while, for example travelling or just storing it. These wrappers can reduce our use of plastic and it's more eco frendly. When we made the wax wrappers, we took cloth and put it in a frying pan filled with melted wax at around 60 degrees Celsius. Then we took the wax wrappers and let them dry, followed by crumpling it to make it easier to bend.

Using my own homemade wax wrapper has been a positive experience. It is easy to use and keeps food fresh longer. Although it made my hands and fridge greasy every time I used it. It didn’t feel sanitary to use it as a wrapper direct on food.  
 
The wax wrapper can replace plastic wrap, which is a common one time use product. Plastic wrap is often used and gets thrown away directly after, by using a beeswax wrapper instead, we have a lower plastic waste and make a more sustainable choice. 
 
A homemade beeswax wrapper makes a better sustainability by using less plastic and instead the natural, reusable materials that isn’t bad for the environment and is reusable.  

My wax wrapper containing food

/Swedish team