U.S. Ethical Shopping Guide

Naupaka Hawaii

An ethical Hawaiian boutique. If you are planning a beach trip, check out their ethically-made beach fashion, including beach wear for men, women and children, beach-themed jewelry and more. (Get 10% off with the code: LEEANNEMCCOY.)

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Prices: $16 - $145

31 Bits

Sells products handmade by women rising out of poverty in Uganda and Indonesia. Their beautifully woven totes, handbags and picnic baskets are perfect for the beach and they also sell a collection of ocean inspired jewelry.

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Prices: $20 - $128

Elegance Restored

Creating a "market for beautiful, fairly made goods." They sell a light cardigan which doubles as a swimming suit cover.​

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Sizes: S - L

Price: $32

Education and More

"Strives to reduce poverty in Guatemala by providing educational opportunities for students of all ages." Their gorgeous fair trade Turkish fouta beach towels double as a swim suit wrap and they sell beach sets with beach bag and towel.

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Prices: $38 - $70

PeaceCYCLE

"Changing lives through empowerment, environmental education and employment." They offer eco-friendly beach totes, created out of up-cycled plastic bags that make beautiful products instead of littering the streets in Haiti.

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Price: $24

The Village Country Store

Fair trade and fairly made goods from around the globe. They offer beach-themed jewelry and beautiful beach house decor.

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(Use the code: ShopWithLeeAnne for 10% off your entire order!)

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Prices: Varied

Amani Ya Juu

"A social economic enterprise committed to peace and reconciliation for African women."  They sell ladies sundresses and skirts & summer basket totes & flip flop greeting cards.

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Prices: $3 - $42

Made Global

"Into you knowing the makers, because the story matters." They sell beautiful "beach bum baskets," handwoven in Ghana from elephant grass.

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Price: $48

Bought Beautifully

“Purchase a product--transform a life.” They sell "Live Out Love" beach totes.

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Price: $19 - $26

Salt & Light Trading Co.

Offers "clothing for the girl who wants to live wildly free & change the world." They sell beautiful ladies sandals.

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Price: $38

Redemption Market

If you are in search of ethically-made swimwear, check out this blog post from Redemption Market:

"The 2019 Guide to Ethical + Sustainable Swimwear"

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Fairly Southern

For more places to find ethical beach towels, check out this blog post from Fairly Southern:

"Searching for (and Finding) Ethically-Made Beach Towels."​

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Karama Collection

"Karama alleviates poverty by restoring dignity through creative, purposeful work for artisans, beginning in Africa."They offer handwoven, highly-absorbent Ethiopian cotton beach towels​.

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Prices: $26 - $64

Shop With a Mission

On a mission “to equip and assist people in developing countries to break the cycle of poverty through their handiwork and creativity." They sell beautiful fair trade shell wall hangings and beach jewelry.​

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Prices: $10 - $22

Freedom's Promise

"A faith-based, nonprofit organization that partners with indigenous Cambodian groups to prevent human trafficking and child exploitation by transforming communities." They sell cool eco-friendly, water resistant, fair trade beach bags.

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Prices: $20

Re:new Project

""Provides employment and community for refugee women who have resettled in the USA." Their beautiful mini totes are made in the USA and are ready for the beach.

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Prices: $25

Papillon

"Creating jobs for mothers & fathers who don’t want to have to abandon their children to an orphanage because they can’t feed them."  They sell fair trade beach totes, beach jewelry and colorful take-along phone purses.

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Prices: $12 - $32

Serrv

"A nonprofit, fair trade organization dedicated to lifting disadvantaged artisans, farmers, and their families out of poverty." They sell high-quality fair trade takeaway totes and other beach totes and scarves.

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Prices: $22 - $62

Give a Damn Goods

“Focuses on affordable goods that make a difference.” They offer sustainable water bottles, to take along to the beach.

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Prices: $35

Amplify Marketplace

"Amplifying the voices of artisans around the world through retail." They offer a natural bug spray, great for the time you will be spending outdoors!.

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Price: $15

Vi Bella Jewelry

Their mission is "providing a path out of poverty" for their artisans. They sell gorgeous tropical accessories, perfect for the beach, including totes, backpacks and scrunchies.

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Price: $3 - $55

MudLOVE

Handcrafts beautiful pottery in Indiana.  Each purchase provides one week of clean water to someone in need through Water for Good.  They sell fun beach day bracelets including designs such as floaties, surf boards and popsicles.

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Price: $10

Redemption Market

For ethically-made and natural sunscreen brands, check out this blog post:

"Our 15 Favorite Ethical Sunscreen Brands for Summer 2019"

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Still Looking?

Still cannot find the ethically-made beach products you are looking for? Keep scrolling down for even more links to ethical swimwear, flip-flops, sunglasses and more!.

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WorldCrafts

WorldCrafts "develops sustainable, fair-trade businesses among impoverished people around the world." Their fair trade Thai purple lunch tote would be perfect to take along for a picnic at the beach.

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Price: $37

Ten Thousand Villages

"The original fair trader," started in 1946! They offer beautiful fair trade basket totes and also beach jewelry & scarves. (To also find their products in a retail location near you, click here.)

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Prices: $19 - $70

Amma's Umma

"An ethical boutique that gives back to adoptions." They offer ethically-made summer dresses and shorts for women.​

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Sizes: XS - XL

Prices: $44 - $54

Mercy House

"A global marketplace and the beautiful products in this shop are made by women empowered by Mercy House Global." Their "trash" soccer balls would be perfect for kids to toss around at the beach.

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Prices: $6

Partners for Just Trade

“Building global partnerships through a just marketplace.”  They sell eco-friendly, fair trade carryalls, totes and water bottle carriers.

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Prices: $12 - $45

Hope Outfitters

Ethically-made Christian apparel. 100% of the profits give back to charity. They sell tank tops for men and women which would be great to wear at the beach.

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Prices: $10 - $25

The Root Collective

"Partners with artisans in Guatemala to produce handcrafted shoes.” They offer stylish, high-quality sandals for women.

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Prices: $98 - $108

Mango + Main

"On a mission to bring products from tropical lands where mangoes grow...to main street, USA!" They sell handcrafted fair trade sunglasses cases and also swim cover-ups.

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Price: $20 - $108

Nightlight Design

"Born out of a vision to give the people of Haiti opportunities to earn money through honest and dignified work." They sell fun seaside anklets.​

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Price: $14.99

Mayan Hands

"A fair trade nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Mayan women in their quest to bring their families out of extreme poverty." Their handwoven eyeglass cases with straps & water bottle carriers are perfect for a day at the beach.

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Prices: $10 - $14

The Honest Consumer

To find more ethically-made sandals for summer, read this blog post:

"12 Ethical Summer Sandals Under $100"

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Travel

To find more ethically-made products for travel and vacations, check our guide:

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World Changing Travel Gear

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