Summer is the season where eco habits either solidify or collapse. The heat, the travel, the social plans, the general chaos of June through August can turn the most committed zero-waste person into someone with a recycling bag full of plastic cups and single-use packaging. This guide is about preventing that — without asking you to sacrifice any of the fun.
1. Your Reusable Cutlery Set Is the Most Underrated Carry Item
In summer — at picnics, food festivals, beach lunches, outdoor events — single-use plastic cutlery is everywhere. The Earth Kit Travel Cutlery Set contains everything you need: fork, knife, spoon, chopsticks, straws, and a straw-cleaning brush — all in a compact zip case. It weighs almost nothing. It fits in a bag pocket. It means you never have to reach for a plastic fork again.
2. A Reusable Water Bottle You'll Actually Carry
Plastic water bottle consumption spikes in summer. The 30oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle is large enough for all-day hydration, slim enough to fit in most bag side pockets, and cold enough to keep water refreshing in the heat. Single-wall stainless steel with a stainless lid — no plastic ever touches your water.
3. Beeswax Wraps for Summer Food Prep
Summer means salads, cut fruit, sandwiches, and things you wrap up and take places. HoneyWrap Beeswax Wraps handle all of it. Note: in very hot weather (direct sunlight above 30°C/86°F), keep wrapped food in a cool bag — the beeswax softens in direct heat. In the shade or a bag, they work perfectly.
4. A Travel Deodorant That Actually Works in the Heat
For summer travel, the Max Deo Peppymint Tea Travel Deodorant is TSA-friendly, USDA certified organic, and aluminium-free. It was featured in Dr. Oz Health Corps gift bags for a reason — 30 out of 30 testers called it the best they'd ever tried. In summer heat, organic deodorant performs especially well once you're past the transition period.
5. Bamboo Toothbrushes for Summer Travel Packs
When you're packing a weekend bag or holiday kit, bamboo toothbrushes are the easy sustainable swap for travel. Our individually packaged Bamboo Smile Set makes this easy — each brush is in its own paper sleeve, hygienic and ready to travel.
6. Natural Body Sprays Instead of Aerosols
Summer aerosol products — hairsprays, body sprays, sun protection sprays — are significant single-use waste. The Legend, Aspen, and Lemon Sugar organic body sprays are alcohol-free, made from pure organic extracts, and come in refillable glass and pump bottles. Smell great. No propellants.
7. Crystal Intentions for the Season
Summer is a natural time for expansion, energy, and new experiences. The Exotic Orca Agate Bracelet is one of our most popular summer pieces — the blue-grey ocean tones resonate with the season, and the stone's association with emotional openness and communication makes it a natural companion for a summer full of connection.
Browse our full 🎒 On-The-Go Essentials collection for everything you need to stay sustainable through summer without giving up a single thing.