Freshglow (keeps produce and bread fresh)

Freshglow was inspired by the founder’s grandmother who used organic spices to keep food fresh. These are sheets of reusable paper (for fruits, vegetables, bread and cheese) impregnated with a blend of organic spices, to keep food fresher for longer. Just drop a sheet into the crisper drawer (or under fruit in a bowl). One sheet should last four weeks.

Keep away from children and pets. Food wraps are not vegan.

The organic botanicals help to stop bacterial and fungal growth, helping produce to last two to four times longer. One ingredient is fenugreek, so the sheets smell a little like maple syrup.

It’s rarely sold in England but wholesale orders are welcome (Lakeland sell something similar, but it may not be of the same quality).

FreshPaper bread saver sheets

FreshPaper Bread Saver Sheets are based on the same idea. Again just drop a sheet into the bread bin (or a container with baked goods) to keep them fresher for longer. One pack of 8 sheets should last around 3 months.

Never give stale bread (nor crackers or pizza crust) to garden birds or wildfowl, due to choking hazards or mould. Also don’t give leftover sandwiches, as salt can harm and butter can smear on feathers, affecting waterproofing and insulation. 

24 million slices of bread are thrown away each day in the UK alone. You could of course visit a baker to only buy what you need (or just toast slices straight from the freezer).

Why choose FreshPaper over clingfilm?

Clingfilm is awful (and removing PVC means it doesn’t even stick well anymore) is made from single-use plastic that can’t be recycled in most cases (it causes ‘nurdles’ on factory floors when if washed to sea look like fish food, so get eaten by marine creatures).

Disposable sandwich bags are also expensive and leach plastic into your food. So why not invest in a good alternative to plastic wrap instead?