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Made Trade

Bluedot’s Publisher Victoria Riskin loves the thoughtful, attractive assortment of goods in Made Trade’s ethical online marketplace. The woman-owned, family-run business sells wares for home and closet from brands that use sustainable materials and employ good labor practices.
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Opolis Optics

If you’re on the hunt for sustainably made sunglasses or ski goggles, look to Opolis Optics, a company that makes sleek shades from recycled plastics or bio-based materials. To date, Opolis Optics has pulled over 350,000 plastic bottles out of the ocean. Save 15% by entering code BLUEDOT at checkout.
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Tommy Bahama

Tommy Bahama makes clothes that are so wearable, comfortable, and flattering, it’s almost hard not to like them. So when we started to get ready for a beach-themed BuyBetter newsletter, we wondered: Is Tommy Bahama a sustainable brand? We started investigating and were pleasantly surprised.
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Vitamin A Swim

Vitamin A makes a covetable assortment of sustainable bathing suits and accessories, like cover-ups, loungewear, and hats — everything you need for a day (or week) at the beach. The brand, founded and owned by a former designer for Patagonia, takes sustainability and style equally seriously.
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Out of the Woods Coolers and Bags

Out of the Woods offers an attractive and well-curated collection of coolers, totes, tech accessories, and lunch bags made from their washable, water-wise Supernatural Paper material. It's all very affordable, with the priciest item (as of May, 2023) costing a mere $40. Get an even better deal: Save 15% when you enter code BLUEDOT at checkout.
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Okabashi Sandals

The next time you need a pair of waterproof flip-flops, try American-made Okabashis. We love that this company use bio-based materials, including about 40% U.S.-grown soy by weight, to make their sandals. Even better, after you eventually wear yours out, you can send them back to Okabashi for recycling.
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Florence Marine X Men's Swim

Olympian and two-time World Champion Surfer John Florence founded Florence Marine X to create sustainable board shorts and clothes that would truly withstand the pressures of sun and water. The company makes almost everything from recycled, upcycled, and organic materials.
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Thermapen Kitchen Thermometer

You know what wastes a lot of energy? Leaving the oven door open while you check the temperature of a loaf of bread or a roast. Also, buying and frequently replacing cheap, inaccurate kitchen thermometers. The Thermapen One is the best kitchen thermometer on the market, and solves both problems.
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