Summer is all about living the simple life, with extended bedtimes, spur-of-the-moment jaunts, and a general commitment to squeezing out every last frills-free moment in the sunshine.
But thanks to unnecessary purchases, chemical-laden sunscreen and bug repellent, and unsustainable vacations that create excessive carbon emissions, our summer celebrations may harm the planet.
The good news is it’s entirely possible to enjoy a simple and eco-friendly summer. On this week’s episode we are discussing practical ways to tweak our summer choices so that we enjoy the best season of the year with intention.
Here’s a preview of today’s episode:
[2:20] Sustainable swimwear and sunglass ideas
[8:20] The importance of reef-safe sunscreen
[13:25] The bug repellent conundrum
[19:20] Green vacation tips for intentional travelers
Happy listening!
Highly-rated sustainable swimsuit brands include:
* Summersalt
* Vitamin A Swim
* Wolven
* Reformation
Reef-Safe sunscreens are:
* Badger
* All Good
* Manda
* Attitude
Tinted mineral sunscreens (that don’t leave the white glow) are:
* Elta MD
* Coola
* Juice Beauty
Alternatives to Deet bug repellent include:
* eucalyptus oil
* soybean oil
* good, old-fashioned citronella
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