Welcome, nature enthusiasts, sustainability superheroes, and curious minds alike, to our hive of delightfully sticky (not that sticky) beeswax wraps.
There’s a reason people are buzzing about these alternatives to Ziploc bags, plastic cling wrap, and aluminum foil.
Unlike these disposable food storage items, they can safely be reused over and over—usually for at least a year. And if or when they do wear out, they’re fully compostable or can be used as a fire starter.
Beeswax cloth wraps are also non-toxic and breathable, allowing your food to stay fresh longer while reducing the risk of spoilage. The only cons to beeswax wraps is that you don’t need a bunch of them—which makes picking between all the fun colors and patterns a stinging task.
But we’ll leave that one up to you. For now, we’ve rounded-up our favorite options made by brands who use safe organic materials, ethical labor and low impact production.
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Wrapping Up The Best Beeswax Wraps
Our lunches always pop with the bright solids of etee’s reusable food wraps. We found them extra-easy to clean and each one is made using renewable energy and shipped zero waste.
We love using SuperBee’s range of reusable wraps, including DIY beeswax wrap kits. The materials are 100% natural, organic, and sustainably harvested. After testing them all, we can promise you’ll bee super happy with your own set.
Index: Reusable Beeswax Wraps
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SuperBee
SuperBee’s Wrap Rolls, Bags, & More
Price Range: $10–$100
SuperBee has created a range of beeswax products that include their very own signature beeswax wraps, beeswax cotton bags, and extra-large beeswax wraps. You can even make your own wraps using SuperBee’s DIY beeswax food wrap kits.
All reusable wraps for food and cotton bags are made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton paired with sustainably harvested, pesticide-free beeswax, organic coconut oil, and tree resin.
You can reuse these wraps and bags over and over, for up to two years, and when they’re done keeping your food fresh, you can toss them in your indoor compost bin.
About SuperBee
Founded by Australian-born Antoinette Jackson, SuperBee is a social enterprise located in Northern Thailand. She hit the perfect homemade recipe for her products, but now the company employs a dedicated team of locals.
SuperBee promotes women’s empowerment, creates rural employment (mostly for women), and enforces the labor laws of Thailand. Employees are paid 20% more than the Fair Trade Association’s suggested living wage.
They also offer a huge range of home essentials—such as reusable paper towel alternatives.
My Personal Review Of SuperBee’s Wraps “Beeginner” Set:
“They have an excellent seal and possibly the best selection of prints and colors that make meal prep more fun, these bags have become a staple in my food storage routine. I’ve been using several of Superbee’s wraps for about a year, and they’re still performing brilliantly. The coating shows minimal wear, and since they’re meant to last about two years with proper care, I’m expecting to get at least another year of use.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
My Personal Review of SuperBee’s Beeswax Wraps:
“Having personally tested these reusable food wraps, we can’t stop raving about them (we converts hence all the SB features on SJ)! They seal tightly and effectively preserve freshness. Even bread, which often goes stale due to little air leaks in typical beeswax wraps, remains soft and fresh for days in these wraps.”
Review by Joy McConnochie, SJ’s Co-founder
etee
etee’s Wraps
Price Range: $10–$119
With etee, you can take your pick from a selection of sandwich wraps and bags, food wraps of all sizes, waxed canvas lunch bags, and waxed canvas totes.
Each wrap is made using organic cotton muslin that’s been dyed with eco-friendly dyes in a selection of bright colors. The cotton is coated in certified organic beeswax, coniferous tree resin, a touch of soy wax, organic jojoba oil, and organic cinnamon and clove essential oils.
About etee
etee’s mission is to develop genuine solutions to plastic pollution and make plastic-free living possible for everyone. They’re so confident in their products that your purchases come with a 90-day guarantee.
They’re big fans of beeswax. In fact, beeswax wraps were their very first product, and today, they use the natural substance to create biodegradable refill pods of zero waste hand soap and more.
Nothing is tested on animals, and that includes all their suppliers, and all packaging is plastic-free down to the cellulose tape. The company is based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and this is where many of its products are handmade in a renewable energy-powered factory.
My Personal Review Of etee’s Wraps:
“My husband and I use their variety pack of wraps, which includes three sizes of bright, solid-colored wraps. We’ve found the small to be ideal for wrapping halves of fruit, the medium perfect for covering bowls, and the large best for securely wrapping sandwiches.
These are easy to use (including a solid seal that keeps our lunch fresh all day) and easier to clean than most other brands we’ve tested. We simply hand wash them in cold water with ethanol-free mild soap—which etee also offers. Avoid hot water because it can melt the wax on this wrap fairly easily.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Bee’s Wrap
Bee’s Wrap’s Covers & Wraps
Price Range: $6–$20
Keep your herbs, baked goods, produce, and other food items fresh with Bee’s Wrap’s reusable beeswax wraps.
Their cloth food wraps can be used for up to one year after which you can cut them up and add them to your compost pile, making them 100% zero waste. That’s because ingredients include just beeswax, organic cotton, organic jojoba oil, sustainable candelilla wax, and tree resin.
About Bee’s Wrap
Bee’s Wrap is a Certified B Corp, evidencing their commitment to transparency, green business practices and ethical production.
Abeego
Abeego’s Wraps
Price Range: $18
You never need to use plastic wrap again thanks to Abeego’s reusable beeswax wraps which are available in four sizes to literally cover all your food storage needs. If you have a favorite size, just buy that. Otherwise opt for their variety pack.
They are made in Canada using hemp and organic cotton cloth that’s been infused with organic jojoba oil, tree resin, and pure Canadian beeswax.
About Abeego
Abeego is already a Certified B Corp, but rather than being satisfied with that, they’re making plans to increase their impact score in this year’s assessment.
To further its circular manufacturing aims, Abeego uses many of its beeswax scraps in other products, such as their mini campfires. Products are delivered in 100% recyclable and compostable paper boxes.
Hive and Honey Farm
Hive and Honey Farm’s Reusable Wraps
Price Range: $14–$28
With an average rating of 5-stars, Hive and Honey Farm was an easy inclusion in this list for us.
Handmade in the USA, their range of food wraps are made using cotton fabric, pure beeswax, organic coconut oil, and pine resin. The beeswax is a blend that includes wax from their own hives and from other local beekeepers. When you’re done using them, they are fully compostable.
The wraps are sold in 3-piece starter sets with three different sizes for all your wrapping and covering needs, while the bags and bread wraps are sold as singles. Numerous patterns are available across all options. If you’re bringing a dish to a dinner party, embrace the party theme by covering your casserole with their Confetti Wraps.
About Hive and Honey Farm
Located in Minnesota, USA, this small Etsy seller has garnered rave reviews, having sold more than 4,000 products to date. They aim to inspire people to adopt a low-waste lifestyle by offering low-waste products at an affordable price.
OLSEN+OLSEN
OLSEN+OLSEN’s Reusable Cling Wraps
Price Range: $11–$56
With reusable food wraps available in an absolutely huge selection of designs, shapes, and sizes, OLSEN+OLSEN is a go-to anytime you need a colorful storage solution.
From cactus prints to fruit patterns—extra appropriate for covering half cut fruits!—there are tons of single wraps and sets alike. Unlike many shops, they offer beeswax wrap kits and XXL wraps that make for the perfect bread wrap.
Everything is handmade in Quebec from cotton covered with a mixture of organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and organic tree resin.
About OLSEN+OLSEN
OLSEN+OLSEN is a family-owned business located in the beautiful Laurentians, Quebec. Products are handmade using safe ingredients and lots of love. The company is a member of the Noissue Eco Packaging Alliance, so you know the packaging used is sustainable and always plastic-free.
DIY Beeswax Wraps
There’s an age-old battle between DIY versus store-bought, and while store-bought beeswax wraps have their merits, there are plenty of reasons why DIY beeswax are worth a try.
- Customization galore: Unleash your creativity and personalize your wraps to your heart’s content.
- Cost-effective: Make your beeswax wrap and you could save a bundle of money.
- Eco-friendly flexibility: You get to repurpose fabric scraps or upcycle old linens, reducing waste and giving new life to forgotten materials.
- Personal touch: There’s something very satisfying about crafting your everyday essentials.
- Reusability at its finest: One of the most significant advantages of beeswax wraps, whether store-bought or homemade, is their reusability. By making your wraps, you have control over the quality and durability of the fabric and wax.
How to Make Beeswax Wraps
Here’s what you’ll need for a basic beeswax wax recipe:
- Beeswax pellets or a block(or, if you’re looking to make a vegan reusable food wrap, soy wax)
- Fabric (you can use scraps of old clothes made of natural fabrics or otherwise, we recommend organic cotton)
- Fabric scissors or shears
- Cheese grater (optional)
- Parchment paper
- An iron or oven
If you want to make life even simpler, you can opt for pre-made DIY beeswax food wrap kits. Then, you’re ready to craft homemade beeswax wraps, DIY style.
- Cut your fabric: Using fabric scissors, cut your fabric into fun shapes like squares, rectangles, or even hexagons. Feel free to mix and match different fabrics to create a vibrant collection of wraps.
- Grate your beeswax: If you’re using a beeswax block, grate your beeswax block like a cheese connoisseur. If you’re using beeswax pellets instead, skip to the next step.
- Wax on, wax off: Lay one of your fabric shapes on top of the parchment paper and sprinkle the grated beeswax or beeswax pellets over it. Spread evenly, making sure they cover the fabric entirely.
- Get Cooking: If you’re using an iron, place another sheet of parchment paper on top of the waxed fabric, sandwiching it between the layers. Turn your iron to a low heat setting (no steam) and gently glide it over the parchment paper. The heat from the iron will melt the beeswax, infusing it into the fabric. If you’re using an oven, preheat to 350°F and place your fabric with wax on top inside on a non-toxic bakeware sheet and bake until the wax has melted and spread evenly.
- Revel, Wrap, Reuse: Remove the top layer of parchment paper (or remove from the oven). It should be pliable, slightly sticky, and ready to embrace your food with eco-friendly love.
You can now use your beeswax wrap for a variety of applications such as covering glass containers and bowls, wrapping sandwiches, and more. The heat from your hands will mold the beeswax wrap to create a tight seal.
When you’re done, you can clean beeswax wraps by simply rinsing it with cool water and mild soap, let it air dry, and it’s ready for another round of food-saving adventures.