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Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and with that comes all the festivities and gift-giving. Choosing a thoughtful and sustainable gift is a great way to honor all the mothers in our lives. Here are some environmentally-friendly gift ideas for this Mother’s Day season.
Shop Locally
No matter the occasion, shopping locally is always recommended. Rather than spending your money at big corporations, consider supporting local, sustainable businesses. By shopping locally, you are encouraging the reduction of carbon emissions caused by transportation. Shopping from a local, sustainable business gives you the comfort of knowing the purchase isn’t harmful to the environment.
Homemade Gifts
An alternative to buying a brand-new gift is creating a DIY gift. This is a cost-effective way to show love for your mother without wasting valuable resources. You can create an eco-friendly photo book, build a bird feeder and a compost bin, or create a self-care basket with homemade eco-friendly products.
Eco-Friendly Flowers
Although mothers typically receive fresh flowers for Mother’s Day, we often forget the environmental impact the floral industry has. Many of these flowers are grown using harmful pesticides, not to mention the large volume of water they require. These flowers are also transported long distances, which contributes to an increase in carbon emissions. Instead, consider choosing flowers that are Fair Trade-certified or Rainforest Alliance-certified. One focuses on protecting workers’ rights and wages, whereas the other centers on the environment and sustainability. You can also choose a potted house plant or a plant for her garden that will last for an extended period rather than something that will need constant replacing.
Give Her an At-Home Spa Day
Create a sustainable home spa day to pamper her on Mother’s Day. Making your own eco-friendly face mask with natural ingredients ensures that she will not come in contact with any toxic materials. Diffuse essential oils and play soothing music to create a relaxing atmosphere.
Shared Experience
One of the most meaningful gifts is time. If you aren’t crafty and prefer to express your love with a different approach, consider celebrating your mother by doing eco-friendly activities together, such as things she enjoys doing.
As a woman-owned, WBE-certified enterprise, HOBI would like to wish every mother a Happy Mother’s Day. We are thankful for all that you do every day.
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