Overview

• Wrapping banana stems with cling film or reusable beeswax wraps slows ethylene release and delays ripening.
• Hanging bananas on a rack prevents bruising and reduces exposure to ripening gas.
• Refrigerating bananas keeps the fruit fresh for up to two extra weeks despite peel darkening.
• UK households discard over 1.4 million bananas each day and most of this waste is preventable.
• These storage techniques can help families save money and lower their environmental impact.