Five sustainable finds to help you relax and enjoy picnic season in style

With lockdown restrictions easing and the weather warming up, picnic season is getting into full swing. It’s great to see lots of people out in the sunshine, finally able to catch up with friends and loved ones again. We’ve enjoyed spotting all the different ways people set up their picnic patch – from a simple rug with takeaway food to the full outdoor room with matching tableware. Some people are so creative! Whatever your style is, we’ve rounded up a raft of the essentials you’ll need to help you get the picnic party started, the sustainable way.

Bamboo picnic set by Recycled Mats

Perfect to use for parties, picnics, and the beach – it’s large enough to fit plenty of food for everyone to enjoy yet compact enough to easily transport and store.

It is made from sustainably produced bamboo and comes with three cheese knives and a fork placed inside a hidden drawer as well as two round and two square bowls, chalk, and slate labels.

The Indah Lounger Rattan Beach Chair by ResolBeach

This lightweight, flat folding, natural rattan beach chair is perfect for the beach, camping, picnics, events, and more! Handmade from natural rattan with an organic canvas strap with vegan leather label.

Lunch Poche by SoYoung

Made from a blend of linen and cotton, this adaptable and insulated lunch tote will add a sophisticated and minimal vibe to your picnics. It’s PVC, Phthalate, Lead and BPA Free, and the removal insulated insert makes for easy cleaning.

Picnic Blankets by Weaver Green

Made entirely from recycled plastic bottles, these picnic blankets are soft like wool and available in a range of beautiful colours. Spread out on the grass or beach this summer with a gorgeous machine washable, large picnic blanket.

Insulated Wine Tumblers by Cheeki

Happy hour on the go has never been easier. This stemless, insulated stainless-steel wine tumbler will keep your favourite drink cold until the last sip (even on those hot summer nights). Perfect for cocktails, wine, beer, smoothies, ice-cream, tea and coffee you can take this tumbler with you where ever you go. Featuring a shatterproof lid, stainless-steel straw and powder coated finish for increased durability this tumbler is built for adventures.

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