Sustainability is more than a trend – it’s a lifestyle shift toward reducing our impact on the environment, with an emphasis on preserving the earth and its resources for future generations. So it’s not surprising that moms are passionate about using sustainable products and services. It’s a true labor of love.
Moms already have an overflowing schedule every day, so putting time and energy into reducing the family’s impact on the planet deserves acknowledgement. A genuinely eco-friendly family lifestyle requires research and education, extra effort in shopping for the family’s needs, and communication, and all of that takes time, a mother’s most precious commodity. Putting that same effort toward a Mother’s Day gift can help capture the spirit of honoring moms and all they do for us.
While it takes significant work to maintain a low environmental impact for an entire household, choosing a gift based on the same principles is just a matter of adding a couple of steps to your typical gift shopping routine. Fortunately, The Bouqs Co. is dedicated to a fully sustainable company culture, and we love sharing knowledge to help people find ways to join us in our mission. Here’s a quick guide to finding the perfect way to honor mom and her care for her family and the planet.
A Sustainable Gift Shopping Guide
Finding a truly sustainable gift can be done by asking a few questions about the item or service. If you can satisfy the following criteria, chances are, you have a winner!
- Is the item made from eco-friendly materials or ingredients, or if it’s a service, does it use processes that have a low impact on the environment? Look for recycled, recyclable, reusable, or compostable materials.
- Beyond this, consider the maker’s manufacturing and delivery processes. There are many ways a company can keep a lower carbon footprint, and much of it relies on how they produce a product and get it to you. Most companies with a sustainable model are proud to tell our customers and encourage their participation, so exploring the website should suffice.
- Is there a third party distributor (a store, platform, or website), and do their practices follow eco-friendly practices? Often makers sell their products through third party vendors or online platforms. As mentioned above, most of these businesses will have their commitments to sustainability prominent in their web or store presence.
- Will they use the gift? This is often the factor that’s left out of the equation when gift shopping, and in this case, it’s doubly important. Sustainability, after all, is about waste reduction. So a little extra consideration of how well this fits into mom’s lifestyle will go a long way.
To begin shopping for the right gift, a keyword search including words like “sustainable” and “eco-friendly” will get you started. Since this is our passion and commitment at The Bouqs Co., we’ve curated some Mother’s Day gift ideas from some of our favorite makers and companies to make it as easy as possible to find the right gift for the planet warrior mom in your life!
Stylish Shades
With spring and summer on the horizon, fashion conscious moms are eyeing the latest trends in sunglasses. We love the Ventana sunglasses from Sunski! These classic black, caramel amber, or champagne amber frames are made from recycled plastic, with high-quality polarized lenses.
The lifetime warranty on these shades makes them extra appealing. Not only will they replace the broken glasses for life, they’re interested in hearing the best stories about how they broke!
Green Beauty
With all the innovations in the beauty industry, it’s no surprise that there are some standout eco-friendly beauty products. If mom is a fan of all things beauty and makeup-related, and passionate about protecting the environment, consider a quality set of vegan makeup brushes. EcoTools prides itself on selling affordable beauty tools that don’t hurt the Earth.
EcoTools is cruelty-free, and their products and packaging are made from recycled aluminum, plastic, or bamboo. Their thorough commitment to sustainability means beauty products that will make time in front of the mirror feel especially satisfying.
Put It In Writing
We don’t think of a writing tool as something that could have a positive effect on the environment. The innovative pencils from Sprout are a fascinating example of making the most out of an item’s usefulness. Pencils that turn into plants may seem like a far-fetched idea, but thanks to Sprout, they’re a reality – and we’re all for it!
Once you’re done using your Sprout pencil, just plant it and watch for fresh herbs, flowers, or even vegetables to spring up. Pretty cool, if you ask us. And the pencils are sourced sustainably, of course!
Green Getaway
What mom would turn down a relaxing getaway? Whether it’s a retreat for one, or some time away with a loved one, we’re willing to bet every mom has fantasies of having some serious “me time”! If a recharge and a break from mom duty is long overdue, we definitely recommend checking out an eco lodge or eco resort.
These destinations tend to be set in more remote locations with undisturbed natural surroundings, and typically participate in the local community, with fair hiring, wage, and trade practices. They focus on using renewable energy sources, recycling and reusing, providing organic household items, offering non-toxic natural cleaning supplies and locally sourced food.
An eco lodge or resort checks all the boxes for relaxing and recharging responsibly!
Home Spa Staycation
Getting away isn’t always a realistic option, but that doesn’t mean relaxing and recharging are out of reach. Public Goods offers a huge variety of sustainably sourced products, including a Home Spa Kit with everything needed for mom to escape into a luxurious oasis without missing a thing at home. In addition to a full collection of bath products, it includes a relaxing spa candle and a box of herbal tea. Just turn on some music and dim the lights for a complete at home retreat!
Mom-Friendly Jewelry
We love Laura Elizabeth’s jewelry collection, and the inspiration for it: active moms! As their mission states, the company is all about “family, health and sustainability.” These stylish pieces are made from recycled metals, and the company’s commitment to sustainable processes and ethical treatment of employees is a prominent part of their story, and clearly expressed on their website, and is admirably thorough.
What makes Laura Elizabeth jewelry so mom friendly is their durability. These pieces are designed for mom life! Durable enough to withstand handling and pulling by little hands, contact with water, and all sorts of elements of a typical active mom’s day, this extensive, nature-inspired jewelry collection is sure to have something to make a busy mom feel pampered and stylish all day!
Cozy PJs
What’s more relaxing than slipping into some comfy pajamas after a long day? Cozy Earth has a wide selection of loungewear made sustainably from organic fibers, and if you really want to complete the experience, check out their bedding! They have everything to ensure mom’s day ends wrapped in cozy, luxurious, eco-friendly comfort for the ultimate restful, renewing sleep experience.
For the mom who doesn’t stop from the crack of dawn til the last bedtime story of the night, a gift from Cozy Earth definitely says, “I see you!”
Sustainable Mother’s Day Flowers Delivered by The Bouqs Co.
We’re so excited to share gift ideas from companies like us who have a firm commitment to sustainability, because it was the mission of disrupting the flower delivery business with the most sustainable processes that ignited the success of The Bouqs Co. Our flowers and plants are sourced from sustainable farms, and delivered from the farm to your door, reducing our carbon footprint by avoiding middle men and additional stops during the shipping process.
Our commitment to honoring fair trade practices and sustainable delivery methods means you’ll receive the freshest, longest lasting blooms from us, and we have some exciting bouquets. You can never go wrong with a bouquet of roses for Mother’s Day, so if you’re sending flowers this year, visit us for sustainably sourced and delivered flowers!
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