Time to break up with another form of single use plastic thanks to these easy eco-friendly homemade wax wrappers.
Follow these simple steps below to make your own sustainable packaging that's a great way to keep your food fresh.
(MORE: 7 tips to practice food sustainability and stop waste in your kitchen)Cosmetic-grade beeswax pellets
100% cotton fabric
Scissors or pinking shears
Brush
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Hanger (optional)
Binder clips or clothespins (optional)
Ruler (optional)
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2:
Measure and trim the clean cotton fabric to desired size and place on baking sheet.
Step 3:
Sprinkle wax pellets over the fabric and evenly distribute them over the surface. Place in the oven.
Step 4:
Allow the wax to melt for four to eight minutes. Remove from the oven and spread the wax with a paintbrush to cover evenly across the cloth.
Step 5:
Hang the cloth to dry using tongs or once cool to the touch.
You can make the wraps in a variety of shapes and sizes to cover anything from a bowl of greens to a pouch for veggies or other snacks.
The wrappers can be washed by hand in cold water with a mild dish soap and air-dried.
Editor's note: This was originally published on Oct. 10, 2019.