{"id":18523,"date":"2026-07-03T14:23:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/?p=18523"},"modified":"2026-07-03T14:24:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:24:01","slug":"7-plastic-free-summer-essentials-youll-actually-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/plastic-free\/7-plastic-free-summer-essentials-youll-actually-use\/","title":{"rendered":"7 plastic free summer essentials you&#8217;ll actually use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plasticfreejuly.org\/\">Plastic Free July<\/a>, a global movement encouraging you to ditch the single-use plastics and embrace more sustainable options. Its position right in the middle of British summertime is particularly apt. Rates of plastic consumption skyrocket during summer, for many interconnected reasons \u2013 water bottles, picnic snacks and holiday supplies to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not living a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/tags\/plastic-free\/\">plastic-free<\/a> life yet? You\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why we like to focus on small steps and simple replacements instead of changing everything at once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few of our plastic free products that are perfect for the summer months. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/beauty-health-and-wellbeing\/hair-care\/shampoo-bars\/faith-in-nature.html\"> Faith In Nature shampoo bar<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/beauty-health-and-wellbeing\/hair-care\/shampoo-bars\/faith-in-nature.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/faith-in-nature-shampoo-bar.jpg\" alt=\"A hand holding a Faith in Nature shampoo bar next to a packaged shampoo bar and conditioner bar\" class=\"wp-image-18529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/faith-in-nature-shampoo-bar.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/faith-in-nature-shampoo-bar-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/faith-in-nature-shampoo-bar-520x245.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/beauty-health-and-wellbeing\/hair-care\/shampoo-bars\/\">Shampoo bars<\/a> generally last longer than liquid shampoo and are less likely to contain harmful chemicals. They\u2019re also more compact, making them easy to pack on a summer holiday \u2013 and there\u2019s no danger of a leak spoiling your luggage. Most importantly (for this list anyway) they can simply be wrapped in paper instead of requiring squashy plastic bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/beauty-health-and-wellbeing\/hair-care\/conditioner-bars\/friendly-soap.html\">Friendly Soap conditioner bar<\/a><\/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=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/conditioner-bar-friendly-soap-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Friendly Soap conditioner bar\" class=\"wp-image-18583 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/conditioner-bar-friendly-soap-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/conditioner-bar-friendly-soap-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/conditioner-bar-friendly-soap-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/conditioner-bar-friendly-soap-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/conditioner-bar-friendly-soap-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/conditioner-bar-friendly-soap.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/beauty-health-and-wellbeing\/hair-care\/conditioner-bars\/\">Conditioner is also available in bar form<\/a>, so there\u2019s no need to skip any part of your haircare routine. This conditioner from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/friendly-soap\/\">Friendly Soap<\/a> harnesses the hydrating power of cocoa butter and castor oil to fight dryness and frizz, something you might find especially useful in hot weather. As with all Friendly Soap products, it\u2019s produced via an eco-friendly cold press method.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/beauty-health-and-wellbeing\/bath-and-body\/deodorant\/plastic-free-by-weleda.html\">Weleda deodorant stick<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/beauty-health-and-wellbeing\/bath-and-body\/deodorant\/plastic-free-by-weleda.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/weleda-deodorant-sticks.jpg\" alt=\"3 x Weleda deodorant sticks against a white background\" class=\"wp-image-18574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/weleda-deodorant-sticks.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/weleda-deodorant-sticks-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/weleda-deodorant-sticks-520x245.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hotter it gets, the more important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/beauty-health-and-wellbeing\/bath-and-body\/deodorant\/\">deodorant<\/a> becomes, and you definitely don\u2019t want to skimp on effectiveness. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/weleda\/\">Weleda<\/a> deodorant comes in a plastic-free cardboard tube and is contains no aluminium or alcohol, making it as friendly to your skin as it is to the planet.&nbsp; A great alternative to that cheap deodorant you might pick up when heading off on holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/dalit-candles\/dalit-hand-painted-stainless-steel-tiffin-style-lunchbox---yellow-floral-garland\/\">Dalit tiffin style lunchbox<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/dalit-candles\/dalit-hand-painted-stainless-steel-tiffin-style-lunchbox---yellow-floral-garland\/#\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dalit-tiffin-style-lunch-box.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dalit-tiffin-style-lunch-box.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dalit-tiffin-style-lunch-box-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dalit-tiffin-style-lunch-box-520x245.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plastic cups, crisp packets, plastic forks \u2013 the average picnic produces a lot of waste. Preparing your own meal is a more sustainable option, but not if you carry it in a plastic container that breaks or stains easily and goes to landfill once it\u2019s done. Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/dalit-candles\/\">Dalit\u2019s<\/a> stainless steel lunchbox instead, hand-painted with gorgeous traditional Indian designs. Or check out our wider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/home-and-garden\/kitchen-and-dining\/picnicware-and-lunchboxes\/\">range of lunch bags &amp; boxes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/the-cheeky-panda\/the-cheeky-panda-bamboo-paper-straws---pack-of-100\/\">Cheeky Panda bamboo straws<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/the-cheeky-panda\/the-cheeky-panda-bamboo-paper-straws---pack-of-100\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cheeky-panda-bamboo-straws.jpg\" alt=\"A packet of The Cheeky Panda bamboo straws next to a soft drink with a straw in it on a table outside \" class=\"wp-image-18547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cheeky-panda-bamboo-straws.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cheeky-panda-bamboo-straws-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cheeky-panda-bamboo-straws-520x245.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another handy picnic asset. These straws are made from sustainable bamboo, a crop that grows fast and renews itself in record time. They\u2019re more eco-friendly than plastic straws and won\u2019t go soggy in your drink like paper \u2013 so the party can keep going all afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/shade\/shade-all-natural-sunscreen-spf25---15ml\/\">Shade all natural sunscreen<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/shade\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shade-plastic-free.jpg\" alt=\"A tin of Shade plastic free sunscreen by a pool\" class=\"wp-image-11974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shade-plastic-free.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shade-plastic-free-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shade-plastic-free-520x245.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal sacrifices are sometimes necessary in the pursuit of a sustainable summer, but we definitely don\u2019t recommend going without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/category\/beauty-health-and-wellbeing\/bath-and-body\/sun-care-and-tanning\/\">sunscreen<\/a>. There\u2019s no need when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/shade\/\">Shade<\/a> produce a fully biodegradable version free from palm oil and harsh chemicals. It comes in a handy leakproof aluminium tin instead of a bottle or tube, meaning you can easily use up every last scrap with no wastage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/beauty-made-easy\/beauty-made-easy-tinted-lip-balm---peony---5-5g\/\">Beauty Made Easy tinted lip balm<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/beauty-made-easy\/beauty-made-easy-tinted-lip-balm---peony---5-5g\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beauty-made-easy-lip-balm.jpg\" alt=\"Beauty Made Easy lip tin packet\" class=\"wp-image-18559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beauty-made-easy-lip-balm.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beauty-made-easy-lip-balm-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beauty-made-easy-lip-balm-520x245.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/products\/beauty-made-easy\/\">Beauty Made Easy<\/a> specialise in innovative recyclable paper packaging. Their vegan-friendly lip balm is made from natural ingredients and is fully biodegradable. Your lips won\u2019t dry out in the summer heat thanks to the hydrating power of coconut oil and shea butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Plastic Free July, a global movement encouraging you to ditch the single-use plastics and embrace more sustainable options. Its position right in the middle of British summertime is particularly apt. 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