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As we make our way through summer, we're trying to squeeze in as many al fresco meals and picnic blanket sundowners as possible. So whether you’re hosting a backyard garden party or guesting at a potluck in a park, we’ve pulled together a few of our favorite sustainably-minded companions for outdoor fêtes. Let’s go savor those lazy sunsets.
Xenia Taler

These shatter-proof plates are made from industrial manufacturers’ discarded bamboo, and are free of PVC, BPA and all phthalates. I also love the playful range of patterns–from stripes to terrazzo-inspired–to brighten up any tablescape.

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Ghia 

Delicious and occasion-worthy–plus vegan, packaged in glass bottles, and hangover free. Or use as a mixer. A sustainable bonus? The paper and the ink on the labels are biodegradable.

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Anchal Projects 

For a picnic-in-the-grass mood, this one-of-a-kind quilt was made from repurposed vintage cotton saris by a non-profit social enterprise that uses design as one way to tackle social inequalities. Throw some printed pillows around and watch the stars come out.

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Alysia Mazzella

Candlemaker Alysia Mazzella, who hand-dips her candles from sustainably sourced beeswax in upstate New York, works with the Beeswax Exchange to recycle beeswax from candle scraps into new candles.

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Justice of the Pies

Is there a better summer dessert than pie? We love Justice of the Pies, which fights food insecurity through workshops for childrens from low-income communities, community fridges and more.

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