Avoiding plastic at the beach can be challenging, but sustainable alternatives are available for swimwear, toys and more.
Fleur Britten reports for The Guardian.
In short:
- Sustainable swimwear options include organic cotton and hemp blends from brands like Isole & Vulcani and Natasha Tonić.
- For toys and beach accessories, consider borrowing from toy libraries or opting for silicon and bioplastic items.
- Zinc oxide-based sunscreens in reusable tins are the most eco-friendly choice, avoiding marine-damaging petrochemicals.
Key quote:
“If you’re looking for plastic-free nirvana, you may never find it.”
— Anne-Marie Soulsby, aka the Sustainable Lifecoach.
Why this matters:
Reducing plastic use at the beach helps preserving our oceans and the wildlife that inhabits them. Marine pollution, largely driven by single-use plastics, wreaks havoc on sea creatures, from fish and turtles to birds and marine mammals.
