Tuesday, July 21, 2009

beachy green

Summer is in full swing and the local heat wave is practically forcing people to hang out at the beach. But with all the cars baking in parking lots, trash that gets buried in the sand, and chemical sunscreens washed off in the ocean, a day at the beach isn't exactly good for the environment.

If saving Mother Earth is your M.O. and you want to do it in style, these eco-friendly beach finds will be right up your alley. Let's see if we can keep our footprint the size of the ones we leave in the sand.

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These bamboo and organic cotton beach towels are a perfect blend. The colors are fun, plus the bamboo makes them super soft and the cotton makes them absorbent. Find them at Sea Glass Organic

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This bag can go from beach to barbeque. Made from repurposed sailcloth, it's water resistant and will keep its shape when you plop it in the sand. Also at Sea Glass Organic.


I love this organic cotton bikini from BTC Elements...
and this dress from Patagonia to thrown on later


Pack a picnic and stay all day with containers from ReusableBags.com

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Guyot Designs Meal Gear - Cup & Bowl Set
These fun and flexible bowls will fit easily into whatever space is left in the bag.

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And dont' forget the sunscreen!


The Sun Stick from Purple Prairie Botanicals is perfect for keeping in your beach bag all season long.

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The Sun Shield system from MyChelle works to prevent sun damage, but it also contains ingredients with anti-aging properties, pain relief and anti-inflammatories. Perfect for the people who have already been in the sun a little too long...but aren't quite ready to pack it up.

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