Who is trying to reduce plastic in their lives like me?!?
I posted on Facebook about ordering ETEE Reusable Food Wraps a while ago and have now had some time to try them out. As some of you know, I am always looking for alternatives to plastic bags or at least how to reduce my use of them. When I saw this product, I knew I had to give it a try. Having once searched on Pinterest on how to make beeswax cloth wrappers and deciding it was way more work then I wanted to put into it, I was eager to pay when I saw a small business was willing to do that work for me!
ETEE Reusable Food Wraps Out Of The Package
They normally cost $18 for the starter kit of 3, in 3 different sizes with no shipping fees in North America. They came in a small cardboard envelope, again very eco friendly. I almost didn’t want to take them apart and use them, they looked so cool all folded together!
What Are ETEE Reusable Food Wraps Made Of?
Another reason I chose this beeswax product over others was that they are not just organic cotton & hemp fabric infused with beeswax, they also have non-toxic dyes, coniferous resins, organic jojoba, cinnamon and clove oils all designed to keep food fresh longer and safe to eat. They are also compostable and biodegradable so after I have been using them for a year or so, I can dispose of them in the yard hauler.
How Did ETEE Reusable Food Wraps Work?
It has been fun trying them out with different containers, foods and bowls. I find that I use them most for storing leftovers in the fridge and I am using a lot less aluminum foil and plastic wrap. YAY!
The wrap keeps the edges from drying up.
I have tried using them for packing snacks, etc. for on-the-go and they have worked well by folding or twisting things up like a candy roll. The wraps are sturdy enough to avoid crushing, oh say, some occasional treats that you haven’t figured out how to copycat yet but will some day.
One thing I have learned (and sort of mentioned in the video below) is that I have to remember there is wax in the product and you can’t wrap a hot dish! Duh.
The wrapper is fine but I knew right away it was a mistake because the wax begun to come off the cloth and onto my hand as I was wrapping. Kinda like the time I thought it would be smart to dehydrate jello. Don’t try this at home, kids.
ETEE Reusable Food Wraps Were Easy To Clean!
And they clean up often with just a brushing. I haven’t used them a lot outside the house because I do like the RussBe Reuseable Bags I bought but I hope to make the switch (the habit) with as many foods as I can (like the ones without liquids).
Washing is easy, most of the time I just rinse them off with cold water. A slight scrubbing with soap gets anything greasy clean. They do recommend not using them with raw animal products, however.
I have been enjoying using ETEE Reusable Food Wraps in place of plastic both at home and on the trail, even if it is mostly for day hikes as they are a bit heavy for longer trips. I have even bought sets of them for family and friends and added some of their other products like bamboo toothbrushes and toothpaste tablets.
Still not sure? Check out this You Tube video about ETEE Reusable Food Wraps. If you have more questions or just want to read up about the product, head over to their website for more information! Make sure you notice while you are there that they have a 90 day risk free guarantee.
* I am in no way connected with ETEE, I purchased these ETEE Reusable Food Wraps myself to try it and love it enough to share with you! And maybe save the planet a little plastic waste. 🙂
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