Wax paper for food - so use it

Wax paper: Environmentally friendly packaging for food

If you pack food, keep it fresh for a long time, and want to do without plastic, there is now something new in the consumer world.

Reducing plastic consumption is a matter of course for most consumers today. We do without plastic bags and straws and have the bread packed in paper by the baker.
If you want to live plastic-free and don't want to pollute the environment with even more waste, you may also be looking for alternatives in the packaging sector.
Oilcloths made from beeswax are a real alternative to cling film or aluminum foil. They do not emit any harmful substances and can always be reused.
You can buy wax paper in so-called plastic-free shops or even make it yourself. All you need is a few pieces of fabric, beeswax and an oven.
Place the remainder of the fabric on a baking sheet and put the previously crushed beeswax on it. For example, the wax is available as pearls. Now put the sheet in the oven at 80 degrees. Once the wax has melted, you can spread it on the fabric with a baking brush. The cloth should be soaked completely.

Learn more about how to use wax paper in the tips below.

The oilcloth can be deformed using heat. Your own body heat is enough to nestle it to any shape you want to pack. So just take your hands. This means that bowls or bowls can also be covered wonderfully without having to use an additional closure.
The beeswax cloth can also be used for freezing without plastic.
Over time, the cloths get a few folds and edges, but can still be used.
To clean, simply rinse the cloth with cold water and a little washing-up liquid.
Attention: Bread, vegetables or cold cuts can be wonderfully packed with the oilcloth. However, since it has no antibacterial effect, you should not wrap any meat or eggs in it for a long period of time.

Shops where you can shop plastic-free can be found in the next article.