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Sustainable Summer Must Haves
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Whether beach-bound or just outside more for fun in the sun, here are some essential summertime finds that just *happen* to be sustainable! win win!
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Beach
 
Baby and Kids
 
Any Adventure - On the Go

Beach

 
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I used to do the baby powder trick to get sand off, until I found THIS! So easy, less mess, and gets sand off in record time
SHAKALO SANDSCREEN Sand Removal Bag
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Our favorite sunscreen. The aluminum spray bottle makes application a breeze and long coverage!
Bask Suncare: Bask Sunscreen - Feel Good. Seek Your Sun.
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This conditioner bar is a lifesaver as an after swim bar! IMMEDIATELY detangles hair and pro tip: wet hair and apply before a swim to protect strands
Conditioner Bar & After Swim Detangler: Dip Aready
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Sustainable and stylish! Made from recycled plastic bottles, transforming them into a lightweight and quick drying towel!
Nomadix Original Towels: Quick Dry Beach Towels
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Pack all of your snacks and drinks sustainably in this cooler made out of coconuts!
Nutshell Coolers: Made from Coconuts
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I personally love Out of the Woods bags! Washable, made from paper, and super durable! Perfect for lugging all the kids snacks with some reusable ice packs
Coolers - Out of the Woods
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Beach chairs made from ocean bound plastic turning trash into a functional item!
LowTides Ocean Products: Beach Chairs, Recycled Beach ...
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Lightweight and easy to set up shade made from recycled fish nets!
The SunBear Co. | Eco Friendly Travel Beach Tent
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Tentree is a great sustainable company and they have tons of different styles, but one thing is for sure a beach hat is a MUST to protect your skin!
Accessories Sun Hat | Organic Cotton - Tentree
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Baby and Kids

 
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I prefer the aluminum cans as it is the most sustainable option, but the formula is top notch and super clean for babies and little ones!
Thinkbaby | Safe Baby Sunscreen,
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We love a good silicone beach bucket and toys! Super durable, unlike plastic buckets which usually don't last a whole season.
Silicone Beach Toys
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Talk free, allergen free sustainable chalk for hours of creative design and play!
Butter Stix Chalk
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Swim diapers are a must for the beach, and what better than reusable? Saves you money and you'll always have it on hand!
Cloth Swim Diapers - GroVia
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Any Adventure - On the Go

 
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Our favorite reusable bags because they are the most durable! We've have the same bags for over 6 years and they're perfect snack size
Reusable Snack Bags - Silicone Snack Pouches | Stasher
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If adventure is your style, like kayaking or hiking, this might be the bag for you! Waterproof and an attached clip means you can put snacks - or valuables like your phone and anything you want to protect from the elements
Reusable Silicone Go Bag | Easy Clean, Leak-Free | Stasher
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This portable, handheld bidet also comes in handy when needing water to clean messy hands, or knees. Very multi use
TUSHY Travel - Portable, Handheld Bidet
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We all know mother nature doesn't wait for anyone! In case it's your time of the month but you want to take a dip or climb without fear of leaks, a menstrual cup is for you!
Saalt Cup | Menstrual Cup
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Don't forget to bring your reusables! A steel water bottle like this one can keep your drinks colder for longer.
Reusable Water Bottle - Owala
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This powdered body wash foams up with water but the bottle weighs next to nothing full! Perfect for carry-ons or any road trip.
Powder Body Wash | The Powder Shampoo
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Clean ingredients and sustainable packaging to keep the bugs away!
Insect Repellent - Meow Meow Tweet
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