Check out these adorable casual eco-sandals – your carbon footprint has never been cuter.

It’s been quite a summer for our beaches, hasn’t it? Between tar balls washing up on the Gulf coast and trash piling up in Portland, the sand can be a sticky situation. Luckily, beach cleanups are abounding, sea gulls are singing, and it’s never been a better time to stroll the sands of our world. And what better way to keep in the spirit of cleanup with eco-friendly togs for your toes? Check out these adorable casual eco-sandals – your carbon footprint has never been cuter.

Poetic Licence Mint Julip 2 ($47.20)



These flirty kicks are good for on and off the beach. They are made with a leather upper with a man-made metallic lining. They are an adorable accessory for a fun summer strappy dress and (better yet) a fashionable antidote to heels.

Patagonia Bandha T-Strap ($90.00)



Sure, these sporty kicks keep things green with foot beds that are 20 percent recycled EVA rubber (ethylene and vinyl acetate). They are available in black, sable brown, and vivid pink.

Autonomie + Ethletic Flip Flop ($20.00)



Want the most natural flip flops you can find for the beach? These shoes are made from unique all natural rubber. What’s more, it is 100 percent natural rubber with no added chemicals or toxins. And they are also completely Fair Trade!

Neuaura Brahmi Sandals ($98.00)



This fantastic line of vegan shoes out of Brazil makes the Earth a priority. The company factory is powered by hydroelectricity and uses renewable resources. They advocate recycling and the preservation of animals. Neuaura sandals are free of leather, fur, silk, wool, shell, or pearls. No animal by-products are used during manufacturing and/or finishing processes.

Earth Ipanema Crochet Sandal ($71.20)



These 100 percent vegan sling backs are festive, fun, and what’s more, incredibly comfortable. They also have Kalso Negative Heel technology in the feet which allegedly help you burn more calories when you walk. Cute and constructive!

Olsen Haus Journey ($190)



These kick-a** metallic gladiators are 100 percent vegan. They are made with natural linen and come in bronze, copper, silver, blue, orange and pink. 

Olsen Haus Babylon Flats ($150.00)



Okay, so they technically aren’t sandals. But these eco-friendly flats are too cute to ignore. They are 100 percent vegan and also 100 percent constructed from recycled television screen microfiber. Yes, recycled TV screens. We’ll change the channel for that!