Top Eco-Friendly Socially Responsible Beach Gear Accessories

A trip to the beach is one of the most relaxing ways you can spend a day. However, it won’t do you very well to show up on the shore unprepared. A beach trip requires a bit of planning, whether it be your towels or just a little seaside entertainment. Don’t head to the beach unprepared this year! Have a look at our list of the top eco-friendly, socially responsible beach towels, toys and more. Here are our top picks for must-haves for your earth conscious trip to the shore.

Type of Beach Accessory | Beach Pillow
Beach Pillow Benefits | Eco Friendly, Waterproof, Green Business, American Company
Beach Pillow Material | Plasticized Cotton
Beach Pillow Price | $39

Have you ever found yourself ready to relax on the beach, but just couldn’t find a way to be comfortable? Let’s face it: lying down on the sand to soak up the sun isn’t the most relaxing thing. That sand feels like a brick under your head! Our Bikini.com review is the solution. This mint green pillow is your perfect beach companion. Made from plasticized cotton, this eco-friendly bag is lightweight and waterproof. It also includes a rope and carabiner for an easy way to tote it along with your other beach gear. Simply unclip the pillow, then elevate your head so you can relax in comfort, watching the waves as you recline.

Bikini.com is an online-only company, which means its carbon footprint is very small. We love that the Bikini.com catalog features styles and accessories for all body shapes and sizes.

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Type of Beach Accessory | Beach Towel
Beach Towel Benefits | Eco Friendly, Natural Materials, Sustainable, Responsibly Sourced, Ethically Produced, Fair Trade
Beach Towel Material | Cotton
Beach Towel Price | $90

Luxor Linens is one of our favorite green companies. The business is operated with complete transparency, from the sourcing of its materials to the fair trade production of the final product line. Best known for its hotel-quality sheets, blankets and bedding, Luxor Linens also offers a wide selection of robes, slippers and, of course, towels!

For our Luxor Linens review, we’ve chosen the Costa Rei Beach Towel. This oversized towel measures 40” by 70”, so you’ll never have to worry about your toes reaching the sand. Soft as silk, the towel is made from 100% cotton which is responsibly sourced. Each and every Luxor Linens product is ethically crafted; this towel is made in Turkey. In addition to making its products in a way that’s healthy for the planet. Luxor Linens also gives back to the community. Donations of bedding, towels and more are not infrequent. The company does offer a 30 day trial on each product, and gently used returns are donated to homeless shelters.

Luxor Linens Coupon Code | Use CITRUSSLEEP25 for an extra 25% OFF your purchase

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Type of Beach Accessory | Oversized Woven Beach Towel
Beach Towel Benefits | Eco Friendly, OEKO-TEK Certified, Sustainable, Responsibly Sourced, Ethically Produced, Fair Trade
Beach Towel Material | Cotton
Beach Towel Price | $70

Next on our list of the top beach gear accessories is our Slowtide review. We’ve selected this large, bright throw to feature, as we love both the look and the feel of it. Like the Luxor Linens beach towel, this eco-friendly towel is large enough even for the tallest of beachgoers: it’s 40 inches wide and 70 inches long.

The towel is made from 100% sustainably sourced cotton and, as with all of Slowtide products, is made with OEKO-TEK Certified cotton. We love that this towel is so versatile. You can use it as a towel, picnic blanket, throw or even a sarong! Slowtide is an American, woman-owned business. Many Slowtide products are available now, so be sure to combine shipping on several products to reduce the carbon footprint of your order.

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Type of Beach Accessory | Polarized Sunglasses
Beach Sunglasses Benefits | Recycled Plastic, Give Back, American Company, Made in the USA
Beach Sunglasses Material | Recycled Plastic
Beach Sunglasses Price | $89

There’s nothing we don’t love about the Sunski brand. Several years ago, Sunski was launched by two young men, Tom and Michael, who shared a tiny bedroom in Tom’s family home. From that bedroom, they created the eco-friendly, recycled sunglasses and the Sunski brand was born. All Sunski products are made in the USA from recycled plastic materials. The glasses we’ve chosen for our Sunski review – the Gondola – are no exception. Of course, all glasses are made under fair trade conditions by the nine member Sunski team.

The Gondola boasts a retro look and your order includes a carrying case and microfiber cleaning cloth. We love the virtual try-on feature, too! Upload a selfie and immediately see how these glasses will look on you! As an added bonus, Sunski supports 1% for the Planet; every order benefits environmentally conscious non-profits.

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Type of Beach Accessory | Unisex Sunglasses
Beach Sunglasses Benefits | UV400 Protection, American Company, Made in the USA, Polarized Option
Beach Sunglasses Material | Plastic
Beach Sunglasses Price | $20

Are you looking for a sassy pair of shades that won’t break the bank? This Knockaround review is just for you! We love the bold look of the Pool Blue / Sunset glasses available at Knockaround, and they’re affordable so the whole family can sport matching styles! If you’re not sold on the bright blue of this frame, be sure to check Knockaround’s other products. The company offers customers the opportunity to customize styles. Choose your front, left arm and right arm colors as well as the color of your lenses.

Knockaround glasses are made in the USA under fair trade conditions. Each pair of sunglasses, including your Pool Blue frames can be polarized. The Pool Blue style offers UV400 protection, so you’ll look good while protecting your precious eyes, even on the brightest of summer days.

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Type of Beach Accessory | Insulated Water Bottle
Beach Water Bottle Benefits | Give Back, Recyclable, American Company, Fair Trade, Sustainable
Beach Water Bottle Material | Bamboo, Plastic
Beach Water Bottle Price | $33

One of our favorite brands here at Citrus Sleep is WELLY. We carry everything from hot tea and coffee to cold water and smoothies in our WELY gear. We had to choose our beach favorite for this WELLreview, so we selected the Rambler insulated mug. This mug is made from recyclable stainless steel and renewable bamboo, and is insulated to keep your water cool and refreshing even on the longest days at the beach. Just place a few ice cubes in your Rambler, fill the 18 ounce bottle with water and you’re ready to spend the day catching waves.

We don’t just love the Rambler for the beach, either. Carry your coffee to work in your insulated cup and it’ll still be piping hot hours later. Leakproof and durable, the WELLY Rambler is going to be one of your favorites, too. We love that WELLY partners with non-profits that encourage people to explore the outdoors and clean water projects.

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Type of Beach Accessory | Insulated Water Bottle
Beach Water Bottle Benefits | Recyclable, BPA Free, 100 Year Warranty,  Fair Trade, Responsible Production
Beach Water Bottle Material | Stainless Steel
Beach Water Bottle Price | $25

If you’re like us, you want options. That’s why we’ve chosen to include an ECOVESSEL review of a second recyclable, eco-friendly water bottle. Like the YETI bottle, the ECOVESSEL Metro is made from recyclable stainless steel. You’ll never find phthalates or BPA in ECOVESSEL products, and each is responsible crafted and sourced.

The Metro is a 16 ounce tumbler that’s perfect for long days on the beach. However, reviews of the tumbler say it’s perfect for wine or beer, too. Be sure to carry your Metro along to your favorite music festival. The Metro tumbler comes with a 100 year warranty. You did not misread that – the warranty is good for a century. ECOVESSEL is so proud of its products that, should you experience any problems with your Metro, they’ll repair or replace it at no cost to you for a hundred years.

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Type of Beach Accessory | 24 Ounce Tumbler
Beach Tumbler Benefits | Made in the USA, Lifetime Guarantee, BPA Free, Fair Trade, Recyclable, Give Back, Recycled
Beach Tumbler Material | Plastic
Beach Tumbler Price | $15

Are you headed for a picnic on the beach? This Tervis review is what you need. While some people might prefer to carry beverages in an insulated stainless steel mug, this Clear & Colorful cup from Tervis is a bit more classy – perfect for a get together or a date on the beach. The Clear & Colorful tumbler is available in seven colors, and is customizable to suit your needs. Choose to add a travel lid, shaker lid or straw lid, depending upon where and when you’ll be using the tumbler. Then, customize your order with a handle or with straight or flexible straws.

The Tervis Clear & Colorful tumbler will keep 24 ounces of your favorite drink cold (or hot) for hours. We love the company’s initiatives, too. Returned cups are recycled and used to create new cups. Furthermore, Tervis partners with groups such as Ocean Conservation and Pink Ribbon and others to give back to the community and the planet.

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Type of Beach Accessory | Reusable Straw
Beach Tumbler Benefits | Product tested in the USA, Re-useable, Fair Trade, Recyclable, Certified Food Grade Steel
Beach Tumbler Material | Silicone, Steel
Beach Tumbler Price | $20

Are you headed for a picnic on the beach? This Fig Linens review is what you need. While some people might prefer to drink their beverages in a stainless steel re-useable straw, this modern eco-friendly re-usable straw from Sux is a bit more classy – perfect for a get together or a date on the beach. The modern stainless certified food grade steel straw is with the environment in mind. Pair this straw with your favorite tumbler and your beach gear set is complete. The Fig Linens Sux Re-usable straws will keep your favorite drink cold (or hot) for hours. We love the company’s initiatives, too. Fig Linens also features several green and sustainable products within their catalog.

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Type of Beach Accessory | Mineral Sunscreen
Beach Sunscreen Benefits | USDA Certified Organic, Vegan, Natural Ingredients, Give Back, Vegan, Cruelty-Free
Beach Sunscreen Material | Organic Vitamin and Mineral Ingredients
Beach Sunscreen Price | $72

Whether you’re headed to the beach or headed to work, it’s imperative that you wear a sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. What better choice than the organic, vegan option we’ve chosen for our Sonrei review? The Clearly Zinq Mineral Gel Sunscreen by Sonrei offers a blend of natural ingredients that are 100% USDA certified organic. The element of protection is provided by zinc oxide, while the other ingredients in this sunscreen also work to protect and nourish your skin. In this blend, you’ll find jojoba seed oil, argan oil, raspberry seed extract and more, making this the perfect moisturizing sunscreen for daily use.

In addition to ethically and responsibly sourcing ingredients for its cruelty-free products, Sonrei also strives to give back to the global community. 1% For The Planet is the company’s long-time partner, working to provide education and financial support to environmental causes.

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Type of Beach Accessory | Mineral Sunscreen
Beach Sunscreen Benefits | Hypoallergenic, Reef Safe, Biodegradable, EWG Verified, Vegan, All Natural
Beach Sunscreen Material | Vegan Vitamin and Mineral Ingredients
Beach Sunscreen Price | $30

Studies have shown that mineral sunscreens are some of the safest on the planet. We especially love this ATTITUDE review for those of you with kids – the 20% zinc oxide content is sure to keep your children safe from harmful UV rays. This concentration offers an SPF of 30, which means the ATTITUDE Natural Sun Care Sunscreen will block 97% of UVB rays.

Of course, adults can use this sunblock, too! The creamy sunscreen goes on smooth, and customers report only the faintest hint of the “white” tint associated with mineral sunscreen. Natural Sun Care sunscreen is vegan, cruelty-free and made in North America. As we looked a bit further into ATTITUDE for our review, we were please to note that all of the company’s products are EWG verified. That means that each product is free from chemicals which are known to cause health concerns, including respiratory disease and cancer.

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Type of Beach Accessory | Tinted Moisturizing Sunscreen
Beach Sunscreen Benefits | Made in the USA, Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Sustainably Harvested, ECOCERT Verified
Beach Sunscreen Material | Natural Ingredients
Beach Sunscreen Price |

Men and women of all ethnicities will love this TRUFORA review. The Titanium Day Cream by TRUFORA is, in fact, tinted pink. However, the 12.1% titanium dioxide blend of Titanium Day Cream has been perfectly formulated to match each and every skin tone. Apply this cream in the morning and you’ll instantly notice a clearer, smoother palette for your makeup – regardless of your skin tone.

This mineral-based, natural sunscreen is perfect for daily wear. In fact, some users say it’s a great alternative to foundation! Those of you who don’t care for makeup will find Titanium Day Cream to be the perfect product to give your skin a bit of glow, even if you don’t use any other cosmetics. TRUFORA Titanium Day Cream is ECOCERT verified to be free of harmful toxins and carcinogens. That said, you can be sure this sunscreen is safe to use on little ones as well.

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Type of Beach Accessory | Paddle Game
Beach Game Benefits | Made in the USA, Sustainable, Family Owned Business, American Company
Beach Game Material | Sustainable Plywood
Beach Game Price |

For some, simply relaxing on the beach is the ideal way to spend a sunny day. For others, day at the shore wouldn’t be complete without a bit of competition. If the latter seems more your style, this Funsparks review is for you! Funsparks has created a paddleball game that will be a sure hit with your friends at the beach. Jazzminton was designed by an American family-owned business, and it’s sure to get you and your family moving. Four water-resistant birdies are illuminated with LED lights to provide hours of play under the sun or as it sets.

The Jazzminton set includes two paddles and four birdies. Two are red, and are ideal for slow play which is great for the younger players. The yellow shuttlecocks are faster for friendly adult competition. Your set also includes a ball for paddleball play and a durable carrying case so you can easily tote the set along to your next beach outing.

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Type of Beach Accessory | Misting Fan
Beach Fan Benefits | Childproof, Recyclable, Green, Eco-Friendly, Travel Friendly
Beach Fan Material | Recyclable Plastic
Beach Fan Price |

What do you do when you’re at the beach and the sun is just too hot? You take a dip in the sea! However, not everyone loves to swim in the ocean, and sometimes it’s just not practical to do so. That’s why we’ve included this Dotop review. Dotop has created a misting fan for those of you who want to keep cool at the beach – no swimsuit required. This misting fan is perfect for personal use whether you’re at the shore, on a hike or watching your child’s soccer game. Best of all, the misting fan is eco-friendly. The fan is 100% recyclable and is battery operated to conserve energy.

In addition to its green properties, the Dotop portable misting fan is childproof and travel-friendly. Pack the fan in your carryon to keep cool on your next island adventure. Are your kids headed off to summer camp? Feel free to supply each of your little ones with a Dotop fan, too. The blades of the Dotop personal misting fan are childproof and won’t catch little fingers.

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Type of Beach Accessory | Beach Umbrella
Beach Umbrella Benefits | Recyclable, Green, Eco Friendly, UPF 50+ Protection,  Water Repellant
Beach Umbrella Material | Recyclable Polyester
Beach Umbrella Price |

Our Sport-Brella review is the last on the list of things you must take to the beach. This umbrella, when unfolded, creates an 8 foot canopy to cover you and your loved ones. Of course, you’ll still need to wear your sunscreen. This Sport-Brella umbrella offers a UPF 50+ protection so you can picnic or lounge in the assurance that your family is protected from the sun.

This recyclable polyester umbrella is large enough to seat two adults while reclined. Bringing the family to the beach? The umbrella is large enough to seat five for picnics, gatherings or even sleepovers. It’s easy to set up and very portable. When folded down, this beach umbrella measures 54” by 4” by 4”. As with a tent, you’ll stake this umbrella into the sand. Your order through Citrus Sleep means you’ll also receive ground stakes and a carrying bag for your convenience – take it anywhere!

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Feel Good This Summer With These Top Rated Beach Gear Accessories

Going to the beach is no picnic if you’re not prepared! We’ve put together a list of eco-conscious beach gear essentials from tumblers to beach towels to sunscreen, you absolutely need before you travel to the shore. Whether you’re more prone to laze about and enjoy the warmth of the sun or get up and engage in a bit of friendly competition, there’s something on this list you can’t do without. Of course, all are eco friendly and fair trade; you can feel good about outfitting the whole family. Have fun!

Lisa Czachowski is a professional social blogger and has worked on several online publications including Citrus Sleep. Lisa is an experienced content writer and copyeditor. You will find many of her works throughout CitrusSleep.com that cover a wide array of subjects including sustainability, natural, sleep products, health, fashion and many more. She is passionate about what providing as much information as possible on products you bring in your home and what we wear.

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