Sydney is a vibrant city with plenty of attractions, but even the most urbanite city dwellers need a break from the hustle and bustle once in a while. Luckily, there are many options for weekend escapes just a short drive from the city, including spots perfect for spreading out a picnic blanket.

When planning your picnic, it’s worthwhile to include environmentally friendly options where possible. At Sol Seekers Australia, we want to help you enjoy, and give back to, our earth. Below we’ve outlined some easy ways you can have an environmentally-conscious picnic any time of the year.

PVC has gained prominence in manufacturing because it’s so highly adaptable, readily available, and inexpensive to produce and purchase. However, with something so low-cost it often comes with a nasty side, and a heftier price tag long-term. In this case, that cheap, supposedly inoffensive section of PVC pipe work or vinyl play toy is doing more harm than good to our environment.

How can fabric be made of recycled plastic bottles and why bother making the switch? What exactly are the benefits of buying products made from rPET? Is this material more sustainable than fabric made of virgin material? What does it truly mean for the environment and why have we decided to use this recycled content fabric in our picnic mats?