THE SWAG BLOG — reduce waste

If you’re looking at exploring the world, nature and the challenges it faces without leaving your couch, there’s plenty of resources for you! Sustainability documentaries allow us to discover nature’s beauty and give us ideas to change the world step by step. 

Potato Gratin, also called Dauphinois, is an inexpensive dish that will be greatly appreciated by the whole family, not just because it's delicious, but also for its flu-fighting nutritional benefits. Serve it as a side dish or a main and add bacon pieces for added taste and texture! 

Throwing away old, faulty household items is a bad habit brought by globalisation and the normalisation of single-use plastic. Thankfully, the 4 R’s are now trending and it’s time to Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle AND Upcycle!

This plant-based recipe is a nourishing meal that will keep the entire family warm and happy this winter. You can also swap the cauliflower with potato! Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 whole cauliflower 2 grated carrots 2 cup red lentils 3 kale branches 1 tbs fresh ginger 1 brown onion 1 tsp coconut oil 2 tinned cans coconut milk 2 tsp ground turmeric 2 tbs green curry paste Salt and pepper to taste Method: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add oil. Add onion, ginger and cook, stirring until softened and...

The fruit and veggies of Charlie’s Community garden are always incredibly abundant, vibrant and flavorful, and Judith says the secret comes down to the quality of the soil.. This month, we share some of Judith’s top tips to achieve   healthy soil - no matter if you have a garden, a balcony or a few window sill pots.

You may be surprised to know that our Swag Produce Bags are quite versatile - in and out of the kitchen! From being your #1 sidekick when shopping for loose leaves or nuts, to everyday storage, your Produce Bags are sure to keep you covered! Continue reading to find out how to get the most out of your Swag Produce Bags! 

Aiming for a completely waste-free party may be some work, but lucky for you, we’ve curated 10 tips for zero-waste entertainment to make it easier for your next event! 

The festive season is not only a time of love and joy, reuniting with family and friends but it is also notorious for being the most wasteful time of the year! In fact, wrapping-paper is not only paper, it is made out of hard-to-recycle mixed materials; glitters (aka micro plastics) that will go straight to landfill and take hundreds of years to break down.

To protect our waterways and improve the welfare of our environment, plus save some $$$ in plumbing fees, here are 5 tips for mindful cooking oil usage and disposal.

Anneka Manning, one of Australia’s leading bakers and founder of BakeClub reveals her exclusive tips for successfully storing bread (including her experience with our Organic Bread Swag!), so you can get the most out of your favorite loaf.

Whether you’re one of the 80% who give up on your resolutions by February, or you’re still trying to find one that feels right for you, we thought who better to be guided by, than some of the legends and leaders in the sustainability space, already doing it?

Left overs are pretty unavoidable at this time of the year. Here at The Swag, we're all about lightening our impact, reducing food waste and avoiding plastic. So to help you help the world, we're sharing five ways you can put your leftovers into good use!