Roughly nine billion single-use plastic travel bottles will end up on beaches and in landfills in our lifetime – and that’s in addition to what’s already there now. The good news is it’s easier than ever to choose eco-friendly travel products. Our collective small choices can add up to create significant change. The eco-friendly shown here are travel products we love to bring with us. All of the sustainable products selected are of great quality, look good and help our planet.
Finding sustainable products isn’t always easy. We are always on the lookout for brands that care about our planet. Amazon is also now making it easier to shop more responsibly with their Climate Pledge Friendly products which makes searching and deciding on responsible products easier. These travel products all meet sustainability standards and help preserve our natural world. So get that next trip planned and then let us help you pack and travel more sustainably.
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Remember no new purchase is always the most eco-friendly choice. So as a first option try to buy used, fix what you have, or do without. But these eco-friendly travel products are a great option when you have to buy new. So whether it’s eco-friendly luggage, toiletries, or sustainable travel clothing we hope these eco-friendly travel products help you have a positive impact when adventuring.
Sustainable Travel Clothing
AllBirds ReRun Shoes
These shoes are the same allbirds shoes that are so good for travel but are slightly imperfect and gently used. They come at a lower price tag, and a lower impact on the planet. Allbirds has a strong commitment to sustainability and trying to do its part to reverse climate change. Tip: they do recommend wearing them without socks so bring a set of no-show nylons to slip on going through security.
TenTree Hoodie
The cross-neck design of this hoodie makes it so warm and comfortable for travel. It has great pockets that make it functional as well as stylish. We love TenTree because their products are made with the smallest environmental impact possible and yet the clothing is soft and high quality. They also plant ten trees for every item purchased and use ethical manufacturing standards.
NxTSTOP Jet Travel Skinny Pant
These pants are great for travel because they have stretch but they look nice. They have five pockets and one zipper pocket that can hold all the things. They are made with eco-friendly materials and the packaging is compostable.
TenTree Juniper Shirt
This fleece hoodie with a kangaroo pocket is comfortable but looks nice for travel. It’s made of 60% Organic Cotton, 40% Recycled Polyester. TenTree plants ten trees for every product purchased.
Eco-Friendly Toiletries
Greenzla Kids Bamboo Toothbrushes
These bamboo toothbrushes are BPA Free and have soft bristles. Great for travel and at home. Greenzla products are made with high-quality materials that are eco-friendly. They have adult sizes too and so many other great products we’ve tried and love.
Everlane ReNew Catch-All Case
This toiletry bag features five interior pockets and one exterior zipper pocket. It’s designed to snap down to be smaller for travel or rollback for easy access after arriving. It’s made from 100% recyclable polyester. Everlane is a company that takes its environmental commitments seriously and has ambitious goals to back it up.
Eco-friendly Solid Soaps
These sampler packs are a great way to try out solid soaps. These travel minis are great as there are no liquids, plastics, or bulky bottles to pack. Ethique is the world’s first zero-waste and climate-positive beauty brand and its products and packaging have no plastic.
Capsule Bundles
These capsules are leakproof, airtight, BPA-free, and TSA-compliant. They are perfect for storing all your favorite beauty products, pills, or jewelry when traveling. They can be customized with a label and are magnetic holding together in a toiletry bag. Even better, all capsules are made with 50% recycled material, including 20% recycled ocean-bound plastic, 30% reused scrap plastic, and 100% recyclable packaging. No more single-use toiletries!
Eco-Friendly Food Storage and Packing
Reusable Shopping Bags
These reusable shopping bags work great for groceries, shopping, or packing when traveling. They are made of a strong rip-stop fabric and there’s a pouch they can easily fold into. The bags can be used to separate clothes when packing for a dual-use packing win.
Reuseable Gallon Storage Bags
Storage bags are so convenient when packing for a trip and these reusable silicone bags are durable and easy to wash and reuse. They seal tight and are great for toiletries or food storage. An easy switch away from single-use plastics at home as well.
ECOlunchbox Bento Box
We have used these non-toxic stainless steel bento boxes for kids’ lunches for many years and they have held up great and are easy for little hands to open. While traveling we love to pack snacks in them for on the plane and then they have a dual purpose for lunches after we arrive. They are lightweight and easy to clean.
Takeya Water Bottles
These insulated stainless steel water bottles go everywhere with us. They are very easy to drink from, clean, and travel with as there are no plastic straws or extra parts. We like that they come in a range of sizes for kids to adults and they have held up to our rugged hikes and frequent drops. A lifetime warranty is also a bonus.
Eco-friendly Laundry and Sunscreen
Kind Laundry Detergent Sheets
These detergent sheets are so easy to pack and do laundry on the go when traveling. They are completely plastic-free, biodegradable and all packaging is made from natural recyclable materials.
Raw Elements Eco Form Sunscreen
This is a great reef-safe sunscreen that works and is safe for our oceans and reefs. It is top-rated on the Environmental Watch Group (EWG) which rates the safety of ingredients in products. If you need an everyday sunscreen and won’t be in an ocean we love Alba Botanica.
Recycled polyester is made from recycled water bottles that are saved from the landfills.
Sustainable Luggage and Bags
Samsonite’s Maxsum Eco Carry-On Spinner
We love Samsonite’s line of eco-friendly luggage. It’s the intersection of a beautiful design with a functional layout that makes travel easier. The bags are made from recycled post-consumer waste: using recycled yogurt cups for the shell and recycled PET bottles for the interior lining. There are many great sizes, colors, and designs to select from. If you need new luggage this is a purchase you can feel good about.
Mobius 35L Backpack
This streamlined design backpack is versatile for travel because it can convert from a 16L to 35L pack. It also has a laptop sleeve and different access points. It’s a great multi-functional bag that also considers the planet. The backpack is made of recycled polyester as well as sustainably sourced materials.
Tech Pouch by Peak Design
This well-designed tech organizer holds chargers, device batteries, SD cards, and cords all neatly in one place. It fits a lot, is made of 100% recycled nylon, and is water-resistant. US company that is Climate Neutral Certified and they give 1% back for the planet. This eco-friendly travel product has been the best organizer for our family of five’s tech gear.
We hope this list of our favorite eco-friendly travel products was helpful. Whether you are looking for sustainable travel clothing, eco-friendly luggage, or earth-friendly toiletries these are great options you can trust to have a positive impact on our planet. Happy travels, and thanks for creating meaningful change with your purchases.
All these products are great! We have to save our planet. Thank you for this wonderful article. We should all purchases only reusable products!
So many great items! I have a few already, but am always looking for some new eco-friendly options!
Lots of great items on here! I really want that 35 L backpack!
I’m traveling to Europe this summer and was JUST talking about needing new shoes to walk around in. I also love a good pair of comfy pants with lots of pockets – and even better that these items are all sustainable. Thanks so much for sharing these! Xx Sara