{"id":31878,"date":"2018-12-03T12:07:47","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T10:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/?p=31878"},"modified":"2021-03-16T09:57:16","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T07:57:16","slug":"eco-friendly-beach-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/eco-friendly-beach-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-friendly Tips and Tricks for Your Next Beach Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cLeave only footprints, take only memories,\u201d or so the saying goes. This is true for any activity you might be doing outdoors, whether you\u2019re camping for the weekend or heading to the beach for the day. Although we like to soak up the sun during our summery festive season, we still need to remember to respect the environment while we do it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Local public and private beaches are always sites of great littering during the December\/January holidays, and we\u2019re collectively outraged when we see images of trash pollution after the holidays not acknowledging that the ice lollie packet we discarded absentmindedly forms part of the problem. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you are part of the problem, you need to be part of the solution.\u00a0<\/span>We\u2019ve penned a few plastic-free, environmentally responsible tips to pack into your beach bag for the next time you want to take a dip in the ocean: <\/span><\/p>\n

ECO-FRIENDLY BEACH BAG<\/b><\/h1>\n
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Living Eco String Shopping Tote<\/p><\/div>\n

Luckily, you don\u2019t have to comb through the internet to find earth-friendly products anymore. There are sites, just like ours, that have an extensive selection of hemp, upcycled and repurposed products for you to utilise. An <\/span>eco string tote<\/span><\/a> is the ideal beach bag because you can use your bamboo beach towel to line the bag, then shake the tote out to ensure no sand is carried home with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

PACK LUNCH WITH REUSABLE BAGS <\/b><\/h1>\n

I\u2019m sure you know NEVER<\/em> to buy lunch at the beach, instead bring your own. This way you won\u2019t have a trash pile of single-use plastic that you have to throw away. If you pack your baby carrots and cucumber slices in Tupperware, you can give it a wash and use it the next time you need to prepare a packed lunch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Slide your watermelon cubes, finger sandwiches and juices into an insulated cooler bag so everything stays cool and you don\u2019t have to buy a melting plastic pack of ice. <\/span><\/p>\n

When I plan trips to the beach, I always warn my friends that we need to set up close to the water because I dig a deep hole and use the under layer of sand to keep my bottles of wine and ciders cool. We ALWAYS<\/em> pack the empty bottles up and take them home because they make for great candle holders, and I package my homemade ice tea into them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CaaOcho Natural Rubber Sensory Rainbow Ball<\/p><\/div>\n

ECO-FRIENDLY BEACH TOYS <\/b><\/h1>\n

Your kids are bound to want to play in the sand, so why not make sure it\u2019s in a way that honours the earth? The little ones can lounge on<\/span> EverEarth EAZAir Chair<\/span><\/a>, which are made of sustainably sourced materials like bamboo and beech wood. Sandcastles can be built using biodegradable spades and buckets. Instead of a standard inflatable beach ball, a <\/span>Natural Rubber Sensory Rainbow Ball<\/span><\/a> is a great substitute.<\/span><\/p>\n

NATURAL SUNSCREEN <\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h1>\n

Water-based or added shimmer; either way, synthetic sunscreen can be extremely toxic and should be thrown in the trash can now. Opt for a protective skin balm that is made up of restorative minerals and oils that nourish your body while blocking the harmful sun rays. <\/span>Sunumbra\u00a0<\/span><\/a>has a line of great chemical-free sunblock lotions that are safe for you and your children to use. Apply before you leave the house and reapply every 30 – 60 minutes. If you don\u2019t want to sizzle in the sun like a strip of bacon in the pan, wear a wide-brimmed hat<\/a> and rent a beach umbrella. <\/span><\/p>\n

FTN is pretty clued-up when it comes to eco-friendly living but even we have to admit that we don\u2019t know it all. If you have any suggestions that we didn\u2019t cover, let us know what knifty green hacks you use at the beach by commenting below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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