Are you used to using plastic cling film?
And you are looking for a natural and economical alternative?
You are right. Because like aluminum foil, stretch film is not only polluting, but it is not terrible for your health either.
Fortunately, there is a reusable and natural packaging that can be easily made at home.
The trick is to melt beeswax on a cloth and use it as a lid . Watch:
Source: Beatriesesdechets
- beeswax
- old shirt
- baking tray
- parchment paper
1. Cut a square of fabric from an old shirt the size of your baking sheet.
2. Pass an iron on the fabric to make it smooth.
3. Protect your baking sheet with parchment paper (or a used aluminum foil so as not to spoil).
4. Arrange the square of fabric on the baking sheet.
5. Generously crumble beeswax on it.
6. Put everything in the oven at 80°C for about 5 minutes until the wax is melted.
7. Take the sheet out of the oven once the fabric is evenly coated.
8. Peel the fabric from the baking sheet.
9. Place it on a clothesline or drying rack to dry.
There you go, your beeswax cling film is already ready :-)
Easy, fast and economical, right?
The big advantage is that you can reuse it as many times as you want.
Not to mention the fact that it's 100% natural!
Now you can wrap your sandwiches, cover your dishes, boxes and wrap your food without using plastic wrap!
The fabric remains flexible, so it bends easily. You can also cut out round shapes to cover the jars.
Once you've used it, just rinse it in cold water with a little soap and let it dry.
As you can see above, the laminated effect is clearly visible.
On the left, the fabric without beeswax. And on the right, the same fabric with the impregnated wax.
This trick was already used in ancient times to preserve certain foods.
Waxed cloth seals your boxes tightly, as the wax prevents air from passing through the fibers of the cloth.
It's like a real lid but 100% natural.
Beeswax is naturally anti-bacterial:no risk of mold on your food.
