Agreena: A Versatile Alternative to Plastic Wrap

Agreena is not yet widely sold in the UK, but the company (created by a young mother) offers free shipping, so it’s a great alternative to plastic wrap, especially for restaurants and hotels. It’s been around for years in Australia, so why are we no using it in England (still using disposable clingfilm?)

Made from food-grade silicone (a blend of oil and sand, but it does not break into millions of microplastics), it’s sold on a roll, can withstand high temperatures, and also stretches over glass bowls, to keep prepped foods in the fridge. After use, just wash and use again.

Read our post on food safety for people and pets.

You can also use Agreena food wrap to replace foil and baking paper. It can be safely used in the oven, with no fear of off-gassing or funny smells (don’t exceed 220°C (428°F). Nor use as a cutting mat.

To clean, avoid dishwashers. Instead, just wrap in warm soapy water and hang off the edge of a bench or countertop, then fold and store.

At end of use, you can use the company’s return-to-recycle program (this is based in Australia, so it’s likely best to check if you can recycle first).

What’s Wrong with Clingfilm?

Clingfilm is awful stuff. It remains one of the plastics that can’t be recycled, and due to removing PVC, it now does not even work properly, often falling apart when you try to wrap food with it.

It also produces ‘nurdles’ during production, which look like fish food, if they end up in the sea (which they inevitably do). There are tons of eco alternatives these days, search this site, look online – or cover your food with a plate!