FAQ About Beeswax Wraps

The exact origin of beeswax wraps is unclear, as the concept of using wax-coated fabric to preserve food has been around for centuries. However, the modern iteration of beeswax wraps as a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap is often attributed to a company called Bee's Wrap, which was founded in 2012 by Vermonter Sarah Kaeck.

Kaeck was looking for a way to reduce her family's plastic use and began experimenting with wax-coated cotton fabric. She created a simple recipe of beeswax, jojoba oil, and tree resin, which she melted onto cotton fabric to create a reusable food wrap. Kaeck started selling her beeswax wraps at farmers' markets and quickly found a market for her eco-friendly product. Today, Bee's Wrap is one of the most well-known brands of beeswax wraps, and the concept has inspired many other companies and individuals to create their own versions of the sustainable food wrap.