The Ethylene Gas Guardian (Egg)

As fruit and vegetables ripen, they release a gas called ethylene. In a self-perpetuating cycle, ethylene gas accelerates the ripening, and eventually the rotting of fruit and vegetables. Therefore if you don’t want your fruit and vegetables to ripen quickly, you need to control the release of the ethylene gas. The amusingly named Ethylene Gas Guardian (The Egg) is a small gadget that will absorb ethylene from fruit and veg, to reduce the rate at which they ripen.

The Egg contains something called zeolite, which is a type of volcanic ash. It’s this chemical that absorbs the ethylene from your fruit and veg. The sachets inside the Eggs need replacing every 3 months, but they can be safely disposed of around your garden plants!

By slowing down the ripening process, your food keeps for longer, which means you’re less likely to waste food. Less wastage saves money and looks after the environment too. Additionally, if there’s less waste, you’re cutting down on the need for waste disposal services.

The Ethylene Gas Guardian (The Egg) is available for around £4, with a year’s refills costing around £13.