THE SWAG BLOG
10 Tips for Zero-Waste Entertaining
Aiming for a completely waste-free party may be some work, but lucky for you, we’ve curated 10 tips for zero-waste entertainment to make it easier for your next event!
Asian Kale and Charred Veg Salad
When it comes to healthy eating, salads are probably one of the first things you’ll think of. Thanks to @thenourishedchef, here’s a simple salad recipe with a delicious dressing you’ll be drooling over. 🤤
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Compote
Chill out this hot season with this easy to make panna cotta! Topped with a sweet mixed berry compote, it’s both a fantastic crowd pleaser, and a great cheeky weekday treat!
Juicy Cherry Pie
Summer is cherry season, and since Christmas in Australia sits on the peak of Summer, what better way to celebrate the season than with the greatest gift you can give anybody with a big sweet tooth - a cherry pie!
4 Zero Waste Gift Wrapping Techniques
The festive season is not only a time of love and joy, reuniting with family and friends but it is also notorious for being the most wasteful time of the year! In fact, wrapping-paper is not only paper, it is made out of hard-to-recycle mixed materials; glitters (aka micro plastics) that will go straight to landfill and take hundreds of years to break down.
5 Ways to Reuse Your Swag
We’ve gathered a few zero-waste solutions to reuse your Swag that won’t cost the Earth but actually feed it!
Don’t Even Sink About It! 5 Tips for Mindful Oil Disposal
To protect our waterways and improve the welfare of our environment, plus save some $$$ in plumbing fees, here are 5 tips for mindful cooking oil usage and disposal.
Best Children’s Books on Nature
It is no secret that reading not only expands a child’s vocabulary and imagination but also helps ignite their passions and understanding of the world around them. Reading books WITH children can spark discussion, raise awareness within the family and empower children to do good, protect and create a better world.
Healthy Mango Smoothie
Summer is around the corner and mango tree branches are starting to bend under the weight of the juicy fruits. Fill up your daily fibre intake with this delicious healthy mango smoothie.
Meet The Swag Ambassador - Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Natalie Bassingthwaighte, one of Australia’s leading actresses, performers, authors and singers, has teamed up with The Swag as the ambassador to help build awareness around household food waste.
5 Brands we Love for a Plastic-Free Picnic
A lot of you know the ins and outs of a special and memorable picnic so why not make it memorable AND waste-free?
Radish Leaf Pesto
Do you feel guilty from throwing away those beautiful leafy greens that come with your radish? Why not save them and make a unique and delicious, peppery pesto.
