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Ethical certifications, sustainable sourcing, and plastic-free shipping. Here are TWF picks for Mother’s Day gifts delivered to her door.
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May 12th is a time to pause and love up on the one(s) who has loved, nurtured, and held our hands through all the storms that life brings. Sure, we try to celebrate Mom and all the motherly figures in our lives every day of the year, but for this one special day, we have the chance to shout from the top of lungs just how much we love her. Or, at the very least, we can treat her to a beautiful gift we know she’ll love.
This list features handpicked Mother’s Day gifts delivered just in time for the big day. Many of them are from B-Corps or brands that have other sustainable and ethical certifications verifying that their ingredients are organic, wages are fair, and materials are traceable or recycled. Many of these items I’ve personally had the pleasure of trying and writing about for The Wellness Feed. Others are on my ‘to try’ list or I’ve asked friends who have tried them for their feedback. All of them make great Mother’s Day gifts delivered in sustainable packaging. No single-use plastic here!
The hardest part about compiling this was narrowing it down to just 32 items. There are so many good sustainable gift options out there, that this list could easily be double or triple this length. But, I hope you’ll enjoy these top picks that are sure to make your Mom(s) smile.
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A luxurious shampoo made from sustainably sourced oils and tea leaves. A tinted moisturizer formulated with hyaluronic acid and licorice root. Nature takes center stage with these beauty brands that package and ship with recyclable materials. While I haven’t written about Ilia and Saie on The Wellness Feed, they are my go-to makeup brands. The colors are always flattering for my skintone, the formulas are light and feel more like skincare than pounds of heavy makeup on my face, and they have good ratings on EWG.
Be sure to tell Mom to save the containers to be recycled and repurposed at her local retailer.
For The Gardener
If Mom’s happy place is getting her hands in the dirt and tending to her garden she’ll thank you for these picks. Give the gift of knowledge with a subscription to Earthed, a platform where experts share courses on gardening, farming, and horticulture.
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If books are more her speed, she’ll enjoy reading tips to turn her garden into a health oasis with herbs, spices, and plants she can use in her kitchen. Pair it with a pair of gloves made in partnership with Beyond Plastic to reduce single-use plastic waste or a fun kit where she can grow herbs for her favorite cocktails to end a long day.
For An Ethical Sparkle
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What is ethically made jewelry? It’s hand cast by artisans paid a fair and living wage. The gems and precious metals used are responsibly sourced, vetted, and certified by 3rd-parties. And some might even say that the sparkle is that much brighter.
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Our picks include Fairmined and recycled gold necklaces and earrings handcrafted from recycled materials. For those unfamiliar with Fairmined, it’s a certification for gold from small-scale mining organizations that meet the standards for responsible practices.
For The Fashionista
For those who do wear leather, give Mom a beautifully made piece from a BCorp. These companies have met the highest ethical and sustainable standards to receive the certification. What’s special about this Clutch is that it’s made from a BCorp brand whose pieces are handmade by artisans in Ethiopia. I have two pieces from Parker Clay that have made it into my regular rotation of handbags and I’m excited to share this brand with those I love. And, of course, I always toss a Baggu tote into my bag of the day.
A breezy cotton summer dress in an archival Liberty print, the perfect-fitting jersey shirt in buttery tencel, a fun reusable bag that easily folds up to be used everywhere, and a clutch ethically made in Ethiopia. These pieces are made from sustainable materials and in factories where living wages and ethical labor standards are met. Treat Mom to gorgeous closet staples she’ll have in her closet forever.
For The Wellness Enthusiast
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I’ve written about my experience trying Moon Juice Super Hair vitamins here. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly they seemed to alleviate my hair-shedding problem and I have been obsessed with recommending and gifting bottles ever since. With a natural formula, sustainably sourced and organic ingredients, and glass packaging, there’s a lot to love about the brand.
Other top picks include a certified USDA organic tea packaged in a reusable paper container, Puma sneakers in collaboration with an ethical collective, lemlem, and a yoga mat made from sustainably harvested rubber.
For The Foodie
For those of us for whom food is one of our top love languages, this list is for you. For the adventurous foodies, there’s this box set of spices that will take mom on a trip around the world. We especially love that it’s shipped in recyclable paper and by a B Corp company. Mom can pair the spiced dishes with a wine from a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. And, for dessert, how about organic hot chocolate?
For The Homebody
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This is finally the summer that I’m going to invest in a great pair of linen sheets and this set from Bed Threads is at the top of my list. The sheets are Oeko-Tex certified and the company has taken steps to measure, reduce, and offset their greenhouse gas emissions. I think they’d make a great gift for any Mom along with this organic fleece sweatshirt that is perfect for days when you just want to cuddle indoors.
If your mom is into home decor, this candle gift set from Illume is beautifully minimalistic. These soy candles can also be refilled so you can reuse the jars. Another reusable gift is this vintage print from 1stDibs. There are dozens of prints to choose from that you can frame yourself or buy already framed.
