Kitchen hack: Go green and keep your greens even greener with ‘The Swag’

They say if you wet sheets of newspaper and wrap your lettuce in them, your greens will stay fresher and crisper. But who buys newspapers anymore?

Introducing instead, The Swag: a non-toxic, sustainable, machine-washable and breathable bag that keeps fruit and veggies fresh – naturally.

What looks like a humble storage bag made of 100% cotton, The Swag can hold your produce and keep it fresh for weeks. Simply dampen your Swag with a little water and wring out any excess; put fresh fruit and veg in it and place in the crisper section of your fridge.

Keep it damp by occasionally sprinkling it with water – but not too much – and wash the bag every two weeks or as needed. You can even pack it with cut fruit and vegetables, meaning no need for cling wrap and a boon for the environment.

A perfect little buy for Plastic-Free July, and available in various sizes from theswag.com.au.