Becoming a more eco conscious traveler is easy. Bringing some green staple products with you will reduce the waste created during your trip, support sustainable companies, reduce the chemicals that go down the drain in your vacation destination, and will SAVE YOU MONEY!
This is a no brainer. You will use this water bottle in your everyday life, traveling or not. Any food establishment will fill up your water bottle for you and many resorts now have fill stations for water bottles. This is better for the environment AND saves you wasted money buying water bottles all day long.
Osprey has made a commitment to be an outdoor industry leader in sustainability and take environmental and social concerns seriously. Their products use no BPA, PVC/phthalates or triclosan. Osprey uses the highest-quality materials with the lowest environmental impact in their products, including bluesign®-approved and recycled materials.
Eagle Creek makes packing cubes out of recycled materials. The starter set includes water resistant and washable cubes in three different sizes. These cubes are essential for packing light and staying organized. You can fit so much more than you think when everything has its spot.
4. Chemical Free, Reef Safe Sunblock
Sunscreen sits on the surface of the water, exposing insects at high concentrations. Sunscreen agents have also been found to affect reproduction in fish by mimicking the hormone estrogen. Nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, copper oxide, zinc oxide and cerium oxide that are added to sunscreen to block harmful ultraviolet rays are harmful to small aquatic organisms. All products in the Stream2Sea line have passed an extensive range of tests – from microscopic C. elegans and freshwater fish to sensitive coral larva in the Florida Keys.
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Sand Cloud is a company that shares 10% of its profit with organizations that save the ocean. They are dedicated to the fishies! Each blanket is made with 100% Turkish cotton and is naturally sand resistant. That means you can lay on the towel in the sand, go for a glorious swim, and then dry off with the same towel… sand free! These towels fold very small so are perfect for packing.
OluKai build footwear with anatomically contoured footbeds to deliver the perfect balance of instant comfort and lasting support. From water-friendly sandals to beach town shoes to upcountry boots, each footwear is designed to deliver unparalleled comfort from the ground up. The water-friendly products are crafted with innovative synthetic materials that are quick drying and designed to withstand life near the ocean. And their commitment to quality is also a commitment to the environment; using recycled rubber in our outsoles and source all our leathers exclusively from environmentally conscious iso-14001 certified tanneries.
7. Solar Powered Battery Charger
Use FREE, clean energy. If you are out on a boat for the day, in the jungle, busy taking photos of your awesome day… the last things you want is for your battery to die! Carry this portable battery back with you for security. It’s also a great lesson on solar power for the kids.
Dropps Stain & Odor Laundry Detergent Pods are our go-to laundry solution for everyday cleaning. 100% dye-free, optical brightener-free, phosphate-free, pthlalate-free, paraben-free. Safe for septic tanks. Never tested on animals. These low waste pods are perfect for packing and these small differences in product size and weight lead to significant carbon emission reductions.
Let’s be(e) real, bugs can ruin your vibe. Having bug spray handy can change everything. Before you spray anything onto your body or into the environment you should know what’s in it. Made with oil of lemon & Eucalyptus, this DEET-free insect repellent provides you with protection during adventures on the go. Oil of lemon eucalyptus is the only plant-based active ingredient recommended by the CDC. Derived from oil obtained from the leaves of the Eucalyptus citriodora tree, this active ingredient repels mosquitoes and deer ticks for up to six hours.
10. Reusable Straws
Every single day, half a billion plastic straws are used once and thrown away. They’re made with kitchen-grade stainless steel that will last years of iced lattes. Many times you can by-pass the straw, but in times of need, have one on hand. Straws take up no space and you’ll feel at peace knowing it won’t end up in a sea turtle’s nose.
