Using reusable and compostable Bee's Wrap® is a small yet meaningful step toward reducing single-use plastic and food waste. Here are some tips on how to use Bee’s Wrap and make it a habit that sticks.
How to Use Bee's Wrap®
Put Bee’s Wrap® to work wrapping ingredients, prepping meals, and storing leftovers in the kitchen or packing sandwiches and snacks on-the-go. Use the warmth of your hands to shape Bee’s Wrap® around ingredients and dishes. The wrap will stick to itself, giving your food a hug and creating a protective seal.
Good to Know! Bee’s Wrap® can be used in the refrigerator, freezer or at room temperature. Be careful to avoid any exposure to heat (hot water, ovens, microwaves, hot food) which will melt the wax.
What to Wrap with Bee's Wrap®
Bee’s Wrap is ideal for fruits, vegetables, fresh herbs, cheese, bread and leftovers. We offer a variety of shapes, sizes, formats and formulas to cover a range of food storage and lifestyle needs.
- Small wraps are great for storing citrus, onions, and avocados.
- Medium wraps are perfect for cheese, snacks, and baked goods.
- Large wraps offer easy coverage for bowls, pie dishes and large produce.
- Sandwich wraps come with a string and wooden button to keep your sandwich secure.
- Bread wraps keep your loaves fresher, longer.
- Rolls cover just about anything with a customizable cut-your-own format.
- Multi packs offer shapes, sizes and colorful patterns for a variety of uses.
How to Care for Bee's Wrap®
To keep your wraps in tip-top shape, always rinse them in cool water. If food scraps stick to your wrap, gently scrub it with mild dish soap using your hands or a soft scrub brush.
Air dry your Bee's Wrap® by draping over a drying rack, a clothesline, or a collapsible Bee's Wrap® Drying Rack. Once your wrap is nice and dry, fold it up and tuck it into a drawer or keep it on your kitchen counter.
How to Know When It's Time for a New Bee's Wrap®
With regular use and proper care you can expect Bee’s Wrap® to last a year or longer. When your wraps or bags lose their grip, they can be composted or used as a fire-starter, returning to the Earth instead of heading to a landfill.
Cut Bee’s Wrap® into strips to add to your compost or wrap them around pieces of kindling and use as a natural and effective fire starter.
Good to Know! Some products like berries and beets can stain wraps. If tie dye isn't your thing, opt for one of our darker colored prints, such as our Oceans, Clover or Botanical.
Finally, How to Make Bee's Wrap® A Habit that Sticks
Regardless where you on your sustainability journey, start with one item or task in your kitchen and swap plastic wrap or bags with Bee’s Wrap. Notice how much plastic you’re saving and go from there.
By using Bee's Wrap® in your everyday routine, you’re helping the planet one step at a time by ditching disposable plastic for good.
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FAQs
How to Care for Bee's Wrap® To keep your wraps in tip-top shape, always rinse them in cool water. If food scraps stick to your wrap, gently scrub it with mild dish soap using your hands or a soft scrub brush.
How do you care for a bees wrap? ›
Hand wash in cool water with mild dish soap, then air dry. Avoid exposure to heat and hot water to keep your Bee's Wrap in tip-top shape!
How long does Bee's wrap last? ›
Bee's Wrap lasts for up to a year with proper care and regular usage. You'll know your wrap has reached the end of its useful life in the kitchen when it has worn thin and soft and has trouble sticking to itself.
How many times can you reuse bees wrap? ›
As a rule of thumb, the beeswax wrap can be used a hundred times depending on the frequency of use. It is therefore possible to use this accessory for 1 year. Be aware, however, that this is only possible when properly maintained.
What are the cons of beeswax wraps? ›
You can't use them with hot or warm foods, and the brand doesn't recommend them for use with raw meat or fish. Since the wraps don't create an airtight seal, they're better suited for foods requiring breathable storage (think cheese, vegetables, baked goods, fresh herbs, and bread).
Can bees wrap go in the fridge? ›
Good to Know! Bee's Wrap® can be used in the refrigerator, freezer or at room temperature. Be careful to avoid any exposure to heat (hot water, ovens, microwaves, hot food) which will melt the wax.
What can I do with old bees wraps? ›
Composting Beeswax Wraps
Did you know that your Queen Bee Wraps are compostable? This means that when you have lovingly used them and they can no longer be refreshed you can actually cut them up and put them in your home compost bin.
Does bees wrap keep bread fresh? ›
KEEP BREAD FRESH WITH A BEESWAX BREAD WRAP
It holds in moisture meaning your bread will not dry out so quickly and the antimicrobial properties of the wax can boost its life. Beeswax wraps usually come in really large sizes to cover your entire loaf and will fit snuggly around your bread, making a cosy package.
How do you store Beeswrap? ›
We keep our Bee's Wrap folded and tucked in a drawer, but you could also store your Bee's Wrap on a basket on the counter, in a repurposed bread box, or wherever is most convenient for you. Remember to keep your wrap away from heat — and that includes leaving your wrap in a hot car on a sunny day.
Are beeswax wraps sanitary? ›
Beeswax food wraps like Meli Wraps Beeswax Wraps are healthy, safe, and planet-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap, plastic bags, and plastic containers. Beeswax wraps can last up to 2 years and are easy to clean and reuse.
How long does Abeego beeswax food wrap last? With regular use and proper care, Abeego lasts for about a year. You'll know it's time to replace your wraps if they're no longer adhesive, the wax coating has worn off, or your friends look worried when you bring them out.
Is beeswax good for wrinkles? ›
Beeswax is a natural emulsifier and moisturizer, capable of locking in moisture while providing a barrier against external irritants. Its fatty acid content helps reduce wrinkles and prevent dryness, while its anti-inflammatory properties make it ideal for treating skin issues like eczema.
How to store beeswrap? ›
We keep our Bee's Wrap folded and tucked in a drawer, but you could also store your Bee's Wrap on a basket on the counter, in a repurposed bread box, or wherever is most convenient for you. Remember to keep your wrap away from heat — and that includes leaving your wrap in a hot car on a sunny day.
Is bee's wrap reusable? ›
A beeswax wrap is a reusable, compostable alternative to plastic wrap. It offers a convenient, zero-waste option for food storage that can eliminate single-use plastic products from your pantry.
How do you take care of packaged bees? ›
Feed bees plenty of sugar water, never letting it run out. For packages or nucleus hives, think in gallons of 1:1 syrup, not in quarts. Stop feeding when they have enough comb and capped honey to survive the winter. The sugar syrup helps the bees to get established quickly and gives them less time to consider leaving.
