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in Children's Playroom· Going Green· Home Life· Summer

10 Eco-Friendly Water Toys for the Beach, Lake, and Sand

Going to the beach or lake is a great family experience, but it’s important to be environmentally responsible while visiting and to only bring eco-friendly water toys with you. Plastic toys can quickly wash away, polluting our waters and hurting aquatic creatures. Instead of the traditional plastic beach toys, consider purchasing sustainable toys that won’t harm Mother Earth. These 10 eco-friendly beach and lake toys for children will help you be more responsible without breaking the bank.

This list is broken up into two sections. Section one includes toys that are biodegradable, meaning they’ll eventually break down completely if lost in the ocean or lake. The second section consists of toys that are eco-friendly or made from recycled materials. They’re not necessarily great for the ocean but are still an environmentally conscious purchase.

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Biodegradable Beach, Lake, and Sand Toys

Biodegradable Bamboo Fiber Sand Toys

Our favorite sustainable and biodegradable water toys

This set of sustainable water toys is a personal favorite of mine, and the one we purchased. The bamboo fiber makes the toys heavy duty but also soft to the touch. If they were to go missing in the sand or water, they would completely break down into harmless organic matter within 12 months. THAT is a good toy.

Kids Beach Toy Set

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This gorgeous beach set is eco-friendly and made from compostable materials with a hemp rope handle. It comes in four gorgeous colors and is an amazing addition to any day by the water.

Beach and Sand Toys Made from Rubberwood

Sustainable water toys made from rubberwood

The non-toxic and sustainable materials that make up these beach and sand toys mean they’re a durable option for your Summer adventures. It’s also one of the most affordable eco-friendly water toys options available.

Rogue Wave Certified Compostable Beach Toys

A compostable sand bucket and shovel for kids to play with at the beach, lake, or sand box

This set of beach toys is made with a special plant-based plastic that will compost on its own after a long life. It’s made in the US, BPA-free, oil-free, and, as Rogue Wave states, worry-free!!

Recycled Bamboo Sand Bucket & Toys

Gorgeous recycled bamboo bucket and toys for sustainable beach and sand play

Made from bamboo fiber, these adorable eco-friendly beach toys are perfect for any minimalist family. The bucket takes the form of a bird, the shovel is a manta ray, the large scoop is a whale, and the sieve is a turtle. Add them to your beach bag or bathtub for year-round play!

Eco-Friendly Garden and Sand Tools

Amazing wood beach and sand toys for kids. Perfect for a Montessori home.

If you happen to find this product in stock, I recommend you snatch it up immediately! They are beloved by many Montessori parents and are a great addition to any minimalist home. These simple and eco-friendly water toys are great for sensory bins too!

Creative Sand Play Set

A creative and colorful sand toy for your children to enjoy at the beach

Made from sustainable rubber tree wood and painted with organic color pigment, these traditional beach toys will make an amazing addition for your afternoon at the beach!

Sailing Boat with Seal Water Toy

Adorable seal floating in a boat - a sustainable water toy for the ocean, lake, or bath time!

This super adorable boat and seal are made from rubberwood and non-toxic paint and dyes. By purchasing this adorable little character for your water time, you’ll know that you’re keeping your family safe from harmful chemicals (and Mother Earth will thank you too)!

Eco-friendly Natural Rubber Water Toy

Fun squirting sea creatures for kids

Another fun option, BeginAgain offers some amazing heirloom quality toys for your children. These natural sea creatures will amp up any bath time or day at the beach!

Eco-friendly Beach, Lake, and Sand Toys

Sand Play Set

Sustainable water toy to purchase responsibly

While this sand play set is not biodegradable, it is made using 100% recycled plastic, and that is pretty cool and leaves a light footprint! If you can’t purchase something biodegradable, an eco-friendly water toy from Green Toys is an amazing option!

Make small changes to become more eco-friendly at home

Are you ready to make the switch towards being more sustainable and eco-friendly at home? Me too! Here’s some of the easy (and ridiculously affordable) options to get started! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

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