Bee wrap an alternative to cling film

Bees wrap is making its appearance in this zero waste trend, a new healthy tip to replace plastic wrap. Good idea, right?

What is bee wrap?

Bee wrap is a food wrap that replaces the legendary cellophane or aluminum foil. Beewrap is a 100% natural fabric made of beeswax and organic cotton designed to preserve your food.

It has been more than 3 years now since the bee wrap appeared in our home. Bee wrap has a lot of quality unlike traditional food packaging. It is an artisanal and responsible way of healthily packaging these foods that will no longer be in contact with the chemical components that can be found in certain food films.

What are the benefits of bee wrap?

The beeswax that makes up the bees wrap is waterproof and breathable, meaning that the food will be optimally preserved while protecting it against bacteria thanks to its antibacterial properties. But that's not all, the bee wrap is odorless, it has been manufactured in such a way as to leave no taste or odor on your food.

Bee wraps are a healthy alternative for us but also for the planet. This ecological object helps reduce waste production and therefore the waste that we create each time we use plastic film. Bee wrap is an eco-friendly object, yes, but it will also save you money since it is reusable. And as soon as the bee wrap no longer sticks, it is always possible to hold it with an elastic band for a longer lifespan. Once it is really at the end of its life, that's when you can cut it into pieces and compost it because yes, it is biodegradable!

The bee wrap is easy to use and especially easy to maintain. The fabric that will cover your container or the food directly will let air through while protecting it from humidity. This gives you the choice, thanks to the bees wrap, to keep the food in the open air or in the refrigerator.

And finally, it's a thermoformable fabric! The bee wrap will take the shape you want thanks to the heat you create with your hands. It's adaptable and that's a great advantage!

How to clean bee wrap?

Cleaning these bees wraps is child's play, you need:

1. Wash your bee wrap by hand in cold water. If you do it in hot water, you risk melting the beeswax and your bee wrap will no longer adhere.
2. When washing, remember to use an organic soap with a soft sponge like a tawashi or a natural sea sponge or simply your hand for gentle cleaning.
3. Once the bee wrap is clean, wipe it with a clean cloth and store it in a dry place.

Bee wrap DIY

Bee wrap can be purchased in a health food store or online, but you can also make your own bee wrap at home.

Here are the steps to make bee wrap yourself:

1. Choose your fabric. A fabric that you can buy or collect from home. Preferably a simple, lightweight cotton so that the beeswax will adhere.
2. Turn the fabric inside out
3. Trace the future cutouts. It's up to you to choose the size of your cutout: square, round, oval, rectangle, etc.
4. Cut the fabric with special fabric scissors

Once your bee wrap diy is ready you can heat it in two ways, either:

In the oven at 100° : place a sheet of baking paper on the baking sheet. Place your bee wrap on which you have spread the beeswax previously melted in the pan. Cook your homemade bee wrap for 4 minutes max.

Ironing : Place a sheet of parchment paper on your ironing board. Place the bee wrap and pour the wax in a Z shape on it. Cover the fabric with a sheet of parchment paper and iron to spread all the wax on your homemade bee wrap.

Last step, let your bee wrap diy air dry and once dry it is ready to use.

So the bee wrap tutorial is easy, right? Now it's your turn!

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