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How to Pack a Sustainable Beach Picnic

Published: Apr 9, 2019 · Modified: Mar 29, 2022 by Tristin Rieken · 2 Comments

Pack a Sustainable Beach Picnic with this easy make ahead meal and compostable Open Nature® products brought to you in partnership with Safeway!

vintage wood picnic basket with compostable products for earth day at the beach

Help protect the earth while enjoying it, too, with this simple menu and tips for an easy picnic that’s perfect for Earth Day, or any day!

Products with purpose

To celebrate the launch of their new (and exclusive to Safeway!) Open Nature® earth-friendly products, my friends at Safeway sent me an Open Nature Earth Day Box. Filled to the brim with high-quality sustainable products with purpose it had the unexpected bonus of sparking important conversations with each of my kids.

Unboxing of compostable products for earth day

BPI certified and made from tree-free, plant-based materials. Open Nature products are better for the environment and safe for your home.

Overhead shot of a picnic flatlay with compostable straws, cups and plates

Compostable Cutlery and Compostable Plates are so sturdy and can stand up to the sauciest dishes without bending or breaking.

vintage wood picnic basket with compostable products for earth day at the beach

And you can even pop the cutlery in the dishwasher and reuse if you’re so inclined because they’re dishwasher safe. Similarly, the super absorbent and thick Open Nature Bamboo Paper Towels are meant to be hand washed up to 100 times and reused, too!

plate of bbq ribs, cold salads and beverages for a beach picnic with compostable plates, straws and cutlery

*All components are made of plant-based material certified compostable in industrial composting facilities. Check locally, as these facilities may not be available in your area. No current certification for backyard composting.

An easy picnic menu

With an easy menu and a stocked picnic basket it’s easy to go out on an outdoor adventure.

plate of bbq ribs, cold salads and beverages for a beach picnic with compostable plates, straws and cutlery

Simply pack up a mix of make-ahead dishes in reusable glass storage containers and jars, keeping the ribs and potato salad chilled with cooler or ice packs and you’ll have everything you need for a fabulous picnic!

  • Fall Off the Bone Pork Spareribs with Homemade Pork Rub Blend – cook early in the day or make a double batch for dinner the night before, then sear on park BBQ if available or enjoy cold
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad – layer a fresh mix of onions, herbs, cucumbers and tomatoes then mix right before serving
  • Dill Potato Salad – make a day or two in advance to allow for the flavors to meld
  • Pretzel Chip Cookies – these chewy chocolate chip cookies packed full of pretzels are a sweet (and salty) end to the picnic
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Tortas, chips or bread
  • Salami or pepperoni
  • Dried fruits and nuts
  • Open Nature Compostable paper towels, trash bags, plates, bowls, cold cups, cutlery and straws
A vintage wood picnic basket being carried to a beach picnic

Enjoy!

Love, Tristin

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