We are happy to introduce Birch bark crafts among other novelties of Eco-Minded Club: http://ecominded.net/handcrafts/wooden-crafts/birch-bark.html
Birch bark crafts came to us from the depths of centuries from our ancestors. In ancient times, boxes for food and drink storage were made of birch bark. Now they are not so much in use in everyday life, but they have not lost their popularity and are symbols of beauty and prosperity. A 
Birch bark contains fungicidal and antiseptic substances like betulin that help preserve bark artifacts and food.
Bread in such container never grow moldy, grains and seeds never get any bugs.
