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Reduce waste: 10 earth-friendly items for your picnic basket
Go green with these picnic picks
Michele Herrmann
Special to USA TODAY 10BEST
May 7, 2025Updated May 23, 2025, 3:44 p.m. ET
Leave no trace behind and reduce waste at your next picnic. Here are 10 earth-friendly products to pack in your picnic basket.
Bee’s Wrap reusable beeswax food wraps
Bee’s Wrap reusable beeswax food wraps
Durable, reusable food wrap made from organic cotton, beeswax, organic plant oil and tree resin. Buy on AmazonÖkabode disposable bamboo utensils
Ökabode disposable bamboo utensils
Designed with a smooth finish. Strong and sturdy. Buy on AmazonHippo Sak plant-based garbage bags
Hippo Sak plant-based garbage bags
These 13-gallon, leak-proof bags have ergonomic handles for easy carrying. Buy on AmazonU Konserve stainless steel food storage containers
U Konserve stainless steel food storage containers
Plastic-free, dishwasher-safe, and stackable for easy storage. Buy on AmazonSPLF dishwasher-safe, reusable food storage bags
SPLF dishwasher-safe, reusable food storage bags
PVC- and BPA-free. Safe for freezer and dishwasher. Buy on AmazonRepurpose plant-based cups
Repurpose plant-based cups
Sturdy, free of toxins and made by a women-led company. Buy on AmazonEarth's Natural Alternative 100% compostable paper plates
Earth's Natural Alternative 100% compostable paper plates
Made from plant fibers and can handle a main and two sides. Buy on AmazonNomadix festival blanket
Nomadix festival blanket
Material is waterproof and slip-resistant. Lightweight and easy to pack. Buy at REICotton Craft cloth napkins
Cotton Craft cloth napkins
Machine washable and available in a range of colors. Buy on AmazonOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.