Sustainable and eco-friendly summer wish list
Now that we’re seeing longer evenings and brighter days, it’s starting to feel like summer is right round the corner. So, it’s time to get ready and stocked up on all your summery essentials.
To get you ready and prepared for the perfect summer, we’ve put together a list of eco-friendly must haves for the sunny season.
Rewild Swimwear – sustainable swimwear
If you’re planning to spend every waking moment by the sea, or maybe you have some beach days already lined up, you might be in need of some new swimwear. Rewild Swimwear offers a range of styles, all made from recycled fabric and with every sale they make, Rewild donate to Marine Conservation.
The designs are inspired by the Cornish wildlife, so if you’re a lover of the ocean, you might just fall in love with these swimsuits.
Waterhaul – recycled ocean plastic eyewear
If you’re in the market for some new sunnies and looking for something a little more sustainable and environmentally friendly, check out Waterhaul. They make their sunglasses using plastic collected around the Cornish coastlines and then recycle them into sunglasses.
Brighten up your laundry load for summer
It’s nearly time to bring out the white linen shirts, so your whites are probably in need of some TLC.
If your whites and lights are not as dazzling as they used to be, we have the perfect solution. Meet Ecoeggs White + Lights Laundry Detergent Egg. These contain an extra oxi brightener, designed to revitalise and brighten your whites, making them shine like new.
Greener SPF choices for sunny days
When choosing the perfect SPF there’s a lot to consider. You want to find a product that’s kind to your skin, doesn’t leave a white cast and a product that doesn’t cause damage to our oceans.
What are reef-safe sunscreens?
Reef-safe sunscreens are designed to protect marine life, particularly coral reefs, by avoiding harmful chemicals. Using reef-safe sunscreen protects aquatic life and helps prevent coral bleaching.
Here are a few of our favourite choices of reef-safe, skin friendly and eco-conscious sun protection:
Nourish your lips this summer with these lip balms
There’s nothing worse than not having a good lip balm on hand. Here are a few of our top pics for this summer.
Find the perfect bag for summer
Looking for a new bag for the summer? If you’ve been looking for an upgrade or simply need to retire your current summer bag, we’ve searched far and wide for eco-friendly and handmade bags that will be perfect for the warmer months or even whole year round.
Handmade bag from Ophi Studios
This stylish bag from Ophi Studios is handmade in the UK and the perfect size for everyday use or bigger outings. Use as a beach bag, shopping bag or your everyday go to.
Recycled Woven bags from ReSpiin
ReSpiin offers stunning woven bags, in a range of sizes to suit all your summer needs. From smaller lunch bags, perfect for a picnic, to bigger bucket backs perfect for a beachy day out.
Upgrade your travel cutlery set
If you’re planning to have picnics this summer, a travel cutlery set is a must. Whether you opt for a stainless-steel set or a bamboo / wooden set that’s up to you. But these trusty sets are incredibly useful and usually the need for one sneaks up on you.
We love this set from Jungle Culture, it comes in a set of a fork, spoon, a knife and even a straw (with a little pipe cleaner to help you keep it clean) all stored in a organic cotton pouch. Perfect to pop in your bag on the go!
Stay fresh this summer with Salt of the Earth
If you’ve been searching for a new alternative deodorant for the summer, look no further. Salt of the Earth offers both spray and roll-on deodorants that are completely refillable and reusable!
If you’re looking for something different they also offer balm, stick and crystal deodorants.
