Packing for a holiday can be a truly daunting task. Having to frantically think about trying to balance those essential summer clothes and accessories with an airline baggage allowance is a skill some of us have mastered better than others. But have you ever considered how much in your suitcase contributes to plastic pollution? After all, we all dream of crystal-clear waters and silky white beaches, without a plastic bag floating into view.

Greenpeace estimates that 12.7 million tonnes of plastic ends up in our oceans every year, destroying marine wildlife, so this summer is the perfect time to investigate the eco-friendly holiday essentials to take on your next vacay.