We often think of “sustainability” and “natural packaging” as modern buzzwords, as a need to combat plastic waste. But the truth is, natural wrapping isn’t a new trend; it's been around for hundreds of years before plastics ever existed. From ages back, our ancestors relied on the ingenuity of nature to preserve, protect and transport their foods on long journeys. They did not rely on preservatives or plastic wraps; they had leaves, fibers and cloth–materials that are abundant, biodegradable and effective.
Let’s take a look through history on how diverse organic packaging various through continents:
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Latin America's Hoja Santa:
Hoja Santa, better known as Southern America’s Banana Leaves, were admired as sacred as they help in both preserving and cooking dishes. These large, pliable leaves provide natural, aromatic and waterproof abilities for cooking and serving.
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Scandinavia's Linen Cloths
Before plastic existed in Sweden, Norway or Finland, the people relied on woven linen coated in pine tree resin to preserve food, seal containers and even waterproof clothing–an alternative to nylon rain ponchos. The linen cloths will then be used to wrap food, mold to bowls and even preserve cheese and bread from moisture and pests. They could even be used to help the fermentation of foods and make shoes and bags waterproof.
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Philippines' Bamboo and Pandan Leaves:
Skilled weavers would take durable leaves from the Pandan plant or bamboo shoots to make baskets, food containers or wrappers that allow airflow and natural preservation.
Plastic’s convenience and versatility has revolutionized our daily lives, it is an easy-to-produce material that can be used in different ways such as making food containers, decoration and textiles. But it has also caused much environmental impact by poisoning and remaining in our earth for more than 100 years per packaging. It also contains harmful chemicals from the production process that could affect your body’s metabolism and growth.
This is where SuperWrap comes to combine heritage sustainability with modern innovation, to deliver the versatility of plastic without compromising our earth. SuperWrap comes as the jack of all trades, combining the best of all 3 natural wraps mentioned above by its:
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High Preservation & Food Safe Power
Our wraps naturally prevent bacteria and keep food fresh with our organic components while showcasing designs by our local artists. With a 1 year shelf life, our wraps are 100% biodegradable and made from organic ingredients without added chemicals, ensuring they are safe for consumption.
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Self-Sealing & Waterproof Ability
Our wraps use a self-sealing technique with the warmth of our hands–no additional adhesives needed! They are also easy to clean, simply rinse it with cold water to remove any food crumbs or remains and it will be brand new again.
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Moldable & Versatile Nature
Our wraps are flexible like fabric but molds easily like clay, get creative by making a cute container, food envelope or lids for your bowls. Worry your fruit’s shape is quite odd? Don’t worry, our wraps mold into any shape or size your foods come from and seals it like a champ.
SuperWrap comes as a modern innovation that merges global wrapping heritages into one sustainable, user-friendly solution. Being 100% organic, food-safe, reusable and compostable, it truly is the winner of the kitchen for a more modern eco-conscious living.
Think beyond just your food, start switching to our beeswax wraps to save your family and our planet for a better future. Interested in purchasing our wraps? Get yours now in our shop!.
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