From cow-print cushions to organic sun care collections, these beachy social businesses embrace the vibe that everyone loves to love: sand, water and sun. But there's one vibe that tops them all and that's the social good spirit.
Some of the innovations featured are items like beach bags to flip flops that you can bring along with you to your favorite beach. Others, however, do the work that's needed to clean beaches up from the mounds of pollution and trash that coasts are subject to. One example of both is Coastal Playground, a social business based in Southern California, that offers a fashion line as well as partnerships with charities in order to beautify coastlines across the already beautiful California. Beachy social businesses will take you into all the seasons -- even winter.
20 Beachy Social Businesses
From Cow-Print Cushions to Organic Sun Care Collections:
Social Business Editor — May 23, 2014 — Social Good
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Fairly Traded Bohemian Bags
The JADEtribe Line is Sustainable, Handmade and Natural
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Portable Wind Turbines
You Can Charge Any USB Device with the Tiny Eco 'Trinity'
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Artisanal Organic Cotton Fashion
The One Mango Tree Spring/Summer Collection is Low-Key
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Modern Beachy Tie-Dye Fashions
The Océé Collection Features Stunning Looks for the Beach
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Philanthropic Woven Accessories
Pura Vida Bracelets Supports Artistans in Costa Rica
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Casual Children's Cause Clothing
'ever/after' is a Brand That Reflects a Californian Lifestyle
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Fair Trade Eco-Tourism
Bespoke Experience Uses Commercial Travel for Poverty Alleviation
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Discarded Designer Duds
Rags2Riches is a Social Business That Creates Handbags Out of Scraps
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Beach-Beautification Clothing Lines
Coastal Playground Donates Profits to Keep Shorelines Clean
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Sustainable Interiors
Interface Believes in All Ps: People, Process, Product, Place and Profits
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Landfill-Saving Shoes
IndoSole Uses Old Tires and Transforms Them into Eco-Friendly Footwear
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Cow-Print Cushions
Deep Dark Africa Creates Simple Fair Trade Home Design
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Caring Handcrafted Jewelry
31 Bits Gives Ugandan Women a Safe Network of Creation
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Organic Sun Care Collections
COOLA Offers Environmentally Friendly Sunscreen Products
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Fair Trade Woven Panniers
BasketBasket Offers Handmade French-Style Couffins
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Crafty Artisan-Made Computer Cases
'Intrinsic' Leverages the Creative Skills of Kenyan Workers
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Global Community Clothing Brands
Alternative Apparel Straddles the Line Between Corporate & Social
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Crocheted Tin Tab Placemats
1,080 Ring Pulls Were Used to Make Each of These Da-Lata Placemats
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Fair Trade Wine Pouches
'Palesa' Symbolizes Strength, Motherhood and Consciousness
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Ethical Vacation Choices
Responsible Travel is a Locally-Oriented Online Portal
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Woman-Owned Eco Totes
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Coastal-Inspired Accessories
'Seashells by the Seashore' is New from Patricia Nash Designs
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Cheeky Summer Product Lines
Great Jones Has Introduced the Great Float and the Great Tote
Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Climate Conscious Summer Bags
BAGGU Launches a New Collaboration with Collina Strada
Sun Safety Beach Takeovers
Sun Bum's Miami Beach Takeover Supported Safe Fun in the Sun
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Surfer-Inspired Sustainable Swimwear
Outerknown and Seea Launch a New Swim Collection
Beautifying Beach Club Pop-Ups
NYX Professional Makeup's Covent Garden Pop-Up is Barbie Pink
Ocean Plastic-Made Skincare Packaging
LATHER Introduced Its New Landscapes Collection
Cozy Sustainable Fashion
Good For Sunday Offers Curated Cozies that are Perfect for Fall
Limited-Edition Tote Bag Series
How Long Gone Joins Forces with Pacific Tote Company
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
3D-Printed Seaweed Chairs
Interesting Times Gang's Sugar Kelp Chair is Made from Brown Seaweed
Nature-Inspired Home-Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Collaborates with The Nature Conservancy
Sustainable Beauty Bars
Sunniemade Offers an Array of Hand + Body and Hair Sustainable Swaps
Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys
Kinetic Sand Project Planet Encourages Ecosystem Protection
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Disruptive Sun Care Pop-Ups
Sun Bum's Good Days Daily Bodega Inspires Refreshed Routines
Eco-Conscious Cleaning Product Packaging
Method is Introducing Recovered Coastal Plastic Packaging
Hotel-Approved Sustainable Flip Flops
Feelgoodz Has Teamed Up with the Iconic Beverly Hills Hotel
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Dynamic Neutral-Toned Footwear
Sanuk and Surfrider Team Up on a New Summer Footwear Collection
Upcycled Beauty Retail Interiors
Nina+Co Uses Salvaged Materials and Biotextiles for This Project
Solstice-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Bottega Veneta's Summer Solstice Capsule is Chic & Exquisite
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Ayurveda-Inspired Yoga Products
Mindful Collective Co. Unveils b, halfmoon
Organic Gradient Sunscreens
COOLA's Sunscreen Packaging Designs Convey Efficacy & Innovation
Luxury Skincare Brands
Cozy Earth's Fount Society Emphasizes Natural and Sustainable Products
Amalfi Coast-Inspired Pop-Ups
e.l.f. Cosmetics Hosted a Beach Club Activation in Brooklyn
Colorful Dog Bed Collections
HAY Dogs and Holly Golightly Join Forces on New Designs
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Curated Neurobeauty Sets
selfmade's Neurobeauty Bundle Brings Ease to the Skin and Mind
Sustainable Seaweed Resin Packaging
TPSea from Sway is Suited for Replacing Flexible Plastics
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Clean Beachy Fragrances
Malibu Beach by Clean Embodies Sunshine, Sand and Waves
Upcycled PET Yarn Fabrics
'S. Cafe OCEAN' is a Line of Yarn Textiles Made from Ocean Plastics
Artful Graphic Beach Towels
ZigZagZurich Presents the Artist Terry Beach Towel Capsule
Gingham-Print Collaborative Sandals
Crocs and Bath & Body Works Join Forces on Footwear
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Playful Cafe Merch Collections
This Dunkin' Merch Celebrates the Summer Season
Coastal Autumn-Ready Clothing Collections
The Taylor Stitch Breakwater Collection is Ruggedly Chic
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Sustainable Furniture Launches
Retroloop's Sustainable Furniture Boasts a Nostalgic Aesthetic
Woven Sandal Collections
Malibu Sandals Unveils Its New Spring '24 Collection
Eco Cartoon Body Care
This Lush Cosmetics x SpongeBob Collab is Plastic-Free & Supports the Sea
Patterned Swimwear Collections
Pendleton's Swim and Beach Line Blends Heritage and Coastal Style
Enchanting Mediterranean Swim Collections
Bydee Presents the Casa Del Sol Collection
Versatile Beach Chairs
The Shorebird Beach Chair Boasts Premium Materials and Craftsmanship
Hair-Styling Hotel Amenities
Shark Beauty Partners with Hero Beach Club for a Limited Time
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Riviera-Inspired Retail Experiences
Balmain Beach Club Brings France to Neiman Marcus Customers
Spring-Ready Pastel Outdoor Collections
Clare and Industry West Join Forces on a Collection
Inclusive Independent Bookstores
Good Books in Cornwall, New York is Community-Focused
Spring Bring-Ready Apparel
SHEIN Offers a Range of Swimwear and Vacation Outfits
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Western-Inspired Textiles
Slowtide Partners With Jess Mudgett On a Limited-Edition Capsule
Balearic Island Housing Projects
The Life Reusing Posidonia Project has 14 Dwellings on the Island
Vacation-Inspired Clothing Lines
Saint Holiday Emphasizes Sustainability & Ethical Manufacturing
Delicious Health-Conscious Sodas
ROCKAWAY Soda Boasts Vibrant and Eye-Catching Packaging
Playful Limited-Edition Travel Accessories
Cartolina and Neely & Chloe Launch an Ethereal Line
Ocean-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Flaire & Co. Brings Bring Seaside Elegance with Its New Capsule
Beautifying Foot Care Collections
Birkenstock Releases a New Beauty Line for the Feet
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Stylish Bamboo Resort Towels
Cozy Earth Introduces Its New Classic Stripe Resort Towel
Elegant Bath Collections
Cozy Earth Announced Its Luxurious Nantucket Bath Collection in 2024
Sustainable Textiles Collections
Pallas Textiles Introduces the In Good Company Collection
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
Nature-Emphasizing Outdoor Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Spring/SSummer 2024 Collection
Designer Beach Resort Experiences
Dolce & Gabbana Italian Beach Club Pop-Up Unveils New Colorway
Plastic Waste Brand Initiatives
Roberts Beauty Partnered with Oceanworks to Reduce Plastic Use
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Nautical-Themed Spring Runways
Jawara Alleyne Presents the New SS24 Capsule in London
Cozy Collaborative Sandal Series
Stüssy and Birkenstock Join Forces Again on Footwear
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Sustainably Minded Straw Slippers
BC Softwear's New Slipper Design Uses Eco-Friendly Materials
Mediterranean Summer-Inspired Swimswear Lines
Bydee's Baci Di Mare Collection is Vibrant and Chic
Upcycled Carrying Bags
Targus Unveiled its 'Coastline EcoSmart' Collection at CES 2024
Luxury Contemporary Bath Collections
Cozy Earth Introduces the New Luxe Bath Collection
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Sustainable Ocean Packaging Designs
COAST Cannabis Co. Unveils a New Ocean-Based Packaging Design
Organic Cotton Beachwear
H&M Studio Uses Regenerative Organic Certified Cotton for its New Capsule
Eccentric Australian Seaside Homes
YSG Updates the Interiors of a Seaside House in Byron Bay
Celebrity-Coveted Travel Bags
Sprayground Introduces Functional Bag Options for the Holidays
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Sunset-Inspired Pastel Tote Bags
The LL Bean Tote Bags Get a Pastel Colorway Palette
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Plant-Based Perfumes
Wild Coast Perfumery Offers Sunshine Coast, a Unisex Scent
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
L.L. Bean's 'Be An Outsider' Challenge Encouraged Time Outdoors
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Woven Statement Totes
The Ultimate BeachBag from HOLST + LEE Fuses Style and Function
Beach Club-Inspired Holiday Homes
YSG Re-Designs This Stunning Sydney Coastal Home
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Sporty All-Inclusive Retreats
Rise Up Surf Retreats Offers a Unique and Holistic Experience
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear
Forét Presents its Latest Collection Designed for FW24
Clothing Recycling Services
Marine Layer and Trashie Lead Sustainable Fashion with New Initiative
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Sleek Seaweed-Based Scrubs
Kelp Clothing Produces Seaweed-Based Scrubs for Healthcare Workers
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Sustainable Swimwear Collections
Kosta Kini Has Launched a New Versatile Swimwear Collection
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
Polished Sustainable Boots
REEF Unveils Eco-Conscious Fall Boot Collection
Dessert-Inspired Spring Collections
Woodys SS24 Collection Focuses on Color and Quality
Sleek Printed Swimwear Collections
Dolly Presents a Look at its New Swimwear Collection
Ocean-Saving Crewnecks
Good for Sunday's Save the Ocean Bamboo Crewneck
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Ocean Plastic Athletic Courts
VersaCourt & Tide Ocean SA Develop Sustainable Athletic Courts
Size-Inclusive Summer Fashion
Hayden LA's Summer Staples Boast Whimsical Floral Patterns
Sustainable Charcoal Brands
The Good Charcoal Company Sponsors Free BBQs for Those in Need
3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections
Aleksandra Gaca Unveils the Coastal Breeze Collection
Minimal Environmental Footprint Hotels
'Shorebreak Resort' is Committed to Reducing its Footprint
Vibrantly Stylish Athleisure Collections
Vitality is Gearing Up for Summer with Coastal Cloud II
Restorative Designer Beach Clubs
Off-White Hosts an Ibiza Beach Club at Cala Jondal
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Sophisticated Handcrafted Beachwear
The Cartolina Colette Caftan is Effortlessly Elegant
Plant-Based Lifestyle Getaways
Calabash Cove Resort & Spa in Saint Lucia Offers a Unique Service
Recycled Plastic Swimwear
Coastal Cool’s Sustainable Swimwear Blends Style with Purpose
Skin-Caring Eyeshadows
Oceanly Eyeshadows are Plastic-Free and Infused with Seaweed
Modern Accessibility Trailers
Osoyoos Has Recently Introduced a New Accessibility Trailer
Althlete-Inspired Ocean Plastic Bags
Sloane Stephens Launches a New Collaboration with GOT BAG
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Vibrant Summery Skate Streetwear
Always Do What You Should Do Drops a NOAH Collection
Island-Inspired Vibrant Fashion
Marni and No Vacancy Drop the Nature of the Broom Series
Nature-Inspired Lounge Furniture Series
Encore Presents the Mayland Guest + Lounge Collection
All-White Tonal Holiday Apparel
Superdry Introduces the Ibiza White Collection of Relaxed Looks