Green Your Family Picnic

Warm weather means plenty of al fresco eating, and that includes picnics. The next time your family is looking to update their outdoor dining gear, check out these earth-friendly favorites.

• Pack your food in Lama Design’s picnic basket, that’s hand-woven out of 100% recycled material by Bolivian artisans. Bonus: The cool colors will be sure to stand out against a sea of tan, wooden baskets!
• Store sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit and veggies with dip, plus more in a Lunch on the Go food container. They’re reusable, and are made from non-leaching #5 plastic (which is probably safer than toting around glass!) that’s BPA- and phthalate-free.
• Ditch the paper towels in favor of these sustainable hemp napkins, made with plant-based dyes and manufactured in accordance with Fair Labor/Fair Wage standards.
• While bigger family members drink out of their reusable water bottles, tots can sip from Foogo’s stainless steel sippy cup, which is BPA-free and (best of all!) guaranteed leak-proof.
• Every picnic needs a comfy plaid blanket, right? Try one from Turning Life, which is crafted from 100% recycled fibers.
• End the meal with a healthy treat, like these raw oatmeal blueberry cookies from One Lucky Duck. They’re handmade in small batches with pure, organic ingredients, and are just plain delicious!