Not every sandwich stays intact in a reusable container, so we look for solutions to prevent it from falling apart. Instead of using a plastic bag or food wrap, we can opt for a fully ecological alternative – the beeswax wrap.
Goal: Demonstrate how to make a beeswax wrap as an alternative to plastic packaging.
Activity time: 30 minutes
MATERIALS
- Cotton or linen fabric
- Beeswax or soy wax
- Tailor’s scissors
- Iron
- Grater
- Baking paper
Task Description
1. Grate the wax using a grater with large holes.
2. Heat up the iron.
3. Place a sheet of baking paper on a flat surface, then lay the fabric on top and sprinkle the grated wax evenly over it.
4. Cover with another sheet of baking paper and press with the heated iron.
– Make sure to turn off the steam function.
– The wax should melt and be absorbed into the fabric.
5. Once cooled, the beeswax wrap is ready for use.
This post is funded by the Veolia Foundation and is part of an international project developed in Polish-German cooperation.
This post is part of the **”Preschooler’s Calendar”** project, co-funded by **Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt** in cooperation with **Naturschutzzentrum Oberlausitzer Bergland**.