Sustainable Beach Gear 2025.

It’s fabulous to be able to spend time in a natural setting and the most frequently visited part of the natural world for many is likely to be the beach. Considering how valuable such locations are to us it’s important that we consciously live to protect it as much as we can by being ecologically minded in what we use there. With that in mind here are a few suggestions.

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Swimwear
For the most planet positive swimwear check out my article on sustainable ethical swimwear for women or for men, the bottom of the article Sustainable Ethical Menswear

Wetsuits
Surfdock in Dublin have a Trade In Program for kids wetsuits. They offer up to 50euro for a kids wetsuit in good condition. They also intend to sell used wetsuits in the future.

Sunglasses
Check out my article on sustainable sunnies for all your eyewear needs

Sunscreen
Check out my article on eco sunscreen for all your eyewear needs

Towels
Rifó in Italy make beach towls from recycled cotton, sourced from waste clothing, in Italy.

Beach Footwear
I pick up flip-flops second-hand in charity shops but if that doesn’t float your boat and you want a new pair here are a few brands to consider.

Whaletreads aim to make long-lasting products that help people reduce their impact on the environment. This includes using factories that provide fair working conditions,  using materials that are organic, recycled or re-used. – even the toggles on their organic cotton bags are manufactured from fallen, harvested twigs. Their dyes are Azo free; and the labels and display stands are made from recycled cardboard.

UK brand Waves offer flip flops made from natural rubber sourced from a fairtrade farm in Sri Lanka.

Ecoalf is a Spanish brand that makes flip-flops for men and women from recycled tyres and through it’s foundation Ecoalf are involved in a project to clean our oceans of waste called Upcycling the Oceans. 

Rider are a Brazilian brand that use some recycled material in the making of their flip-flops. I don’t normally include non-European brands in my articles but you can get this brand through many Irish based stores and online retailers.

As part of a mega-sized lifestyle brand in the USA, Reef make sandals with water-based glues that are free of PVC. You can buy some of their flip flops through Schuh, the Surfdome in Ireland or though sustainable surfing brand The Green Wave in the UK.

B Corp Indosole, based in the Netherlands, offer flip flops and sliders with soles made from recycled tyres and natural rubber, and uppers made with fabric that uses all-natural dyes and little water. Their shoes are made in factories in Indonesia and sold through stores throughout Europe.

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