{"id":18442,"date":"2026-06-18T14:17:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/?p=18442"},"modified":"2026-06-18T14:17:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:17:39","slug":"the-ultimate-ethical-picnic-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/how-to\/the-ultimate-ethical-picnic-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate ethical picnic checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalpicnicweek.co.uk\/\">National Picnic Week<\/a> is the perfect excuse to head outdoors, enjoy good food and spend time with friends and family. Plus, with a little planning, it&#8217;s also easy to make your picnic more sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/home-and-garden\/kitchen-and-dining\/picnicware-and-lunchboxes\/\">reusable food containers<\/a> and eco-friendly snacks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/drinks\/\">sustainably sourced drinks<\/a> and low-waste essentials, this ethical picnic checklist covers everything you need for a more mindful day out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before you leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/car-boot-picnic.jpg\" alt=\"An open picnic basket filled with snacks in a car boot\" class=\"wp-image-18448 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/car-boot-picnic.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/car-boot-picnic-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sustainable picnic starts even before you arrive. A little preparation can help reduce waste, avoid unnecessary purchases and make the day run more smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/natural-collection-select\/recycled-welsh-weave-wool-picnic-rug\/\">recycled picnic rug<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack everything in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/fashion\/womens\/bags\/\">sustainable backpack, tote bag<\/a> or basket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/black-and-blum\/black---blum-cutlery-set-with-case\/\">reusable cutlery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/natural-collection-select\/lobsters-organic-cotton-napkins---set-of-4\/\">cloth napkins<\/a> or reusable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/ecoegg\/ecoegg-bamboo-reusable-kitchen-towels\/\">kitchen towels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack food in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/home-and-garden\/kitchen-and-dining\/picnicware-and-lunchboxes\/\">reusable containers<\/a> rather than cling film or disposable bags<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food and snacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the easiest ways to make a picnic more sustainable is to choose thoughtfully sourced food and minimise single-use packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here\u2019s our ethical picnic essentials checklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/cakes-biscuits-and-snacks\/snacks\/\">Ethically sourced crisps and savoury snacks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/chocolate\/palm-oil-free.htm\">Palm oil free chocolate<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/cakes-biscuits-and-snacks\/palm-oil-free.htm\">biscuits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/fruit-nuts-and-seeds\/nuts\/\">Nuts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/fruit-nuts-and-seeds\/seeds\/\">seeds<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/fruit-nuts-and-seeds\/fruit\/\">dried fruit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/deli-and-antipasti\/olives\/organic.htm\">Organic olives<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/deli-and-antipasti\/pate-and-dips\/vegetarian.htm\">Vegetarian<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/deli-and-antipasti\/pate-and-dips\/vegan.htm\">plant based pate and dips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our ethical shopping tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for products that are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/organic.htm\">organic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/fair-trade.htm\">fair trade<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/palm-oil-free.htm\">palm oil free<\/a> or produced by brands with clear environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ethical-picnic-blog.jpg\" alt=\"A picnic laid out on a rug on some grass\" class=\"wp-image-18451 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ethical-picnic-blog.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ethical-picnic-blog-186x300.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drinks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drinks can generate a surprising amount of waste if each person brings individual bottles or cans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/home-and-garden\/kitchen-and-dining\/reusable-cups-and-bottles\/\">Refillable water bottles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large bottles or cartons to share<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/drinks\/tea\/fairtrade-labelled.htm\">Fairtrade tea<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/drinks\/ground-coffee\/fairtrade-labelled.htm\">coffee<\/a> in reusable flasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/groceries-and-everyday\/drinks\/soft-drinks\/organic.htm\">Organic soft drinks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/home-and-garden\/kitchen-and-dining\/reusable-cups-and-bottles\/\">Reusable cups<\/a> for serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low waste picnic essentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wax-wrap-picnic-blog.jpg\" alt=\"A birds eye view of a sandwich on top of a waxwrap next to some strawberries\" class=\"wp-image-18505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wax-wrap-picnic-blog.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wax-wrap-picnic-blog-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wax-wrap-picnic-blog-520x245.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small items are often forgotten but can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/waxwrap\/waxwrap-reusable-organic-cotton-food-wrap-roll---small\/\">Reusable food wraps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/the-cheeky-panda\/the-cheeky-panda-bamboo-paper-straws---pack-of-100\/\">Bamboo paper<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/wild---stone\/wild---stone-reusable-silicone-drinking-straws---pack-of-6\/\">reusable straws<\/a> (if needed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/cleaning-and-household\/bin-bags-and-foils\/\">A bin bag<\/a> for collecting rubbish and recycling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/home-and-garden\/kitchen-and-dining\/picnicware-and-lunchboxes\/\">A reusable cool bag or insulated lunch bag<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/natural-collection-select\/recycled-welsh-weave-wool-picnic-rug\/\">A rug made from natural or recycled materials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pack it up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ethical picnic 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A few thoughtful swaps can significantly reduce waste while making outdoor gatherings more enjoyable and better for the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This National Picnic Week, use this checklist as a guide and make sustainable choices one picnic at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Picnic Week is the perfect excuse to head outdoors, enjoy good food and spend time with friends and family. 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