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17 Sustainable Mother’s Day Gifts For Putting Mother (Earth) First

The SJ Team


Celebrating Mother’s Day is all about showing our moms we care—and that includes our collective planetary mother.

Finding suitable sustainable Mother’s Day gifts that will appease both can be challenging, especially when balancing sentimentality, practicality, and sustainability.

Moms deserve a day (or 365 of them) to be celebrated, but for Mother Earth, Mother’s Day can be anything but celebratory.

Many traditional gifts often come with excess packaging, single-use plastic, and a metric ton of carbon emissions.

Eco mom extraordinaire or new to the sustainability game, show her you care by gifting something kind to both her and the Earth.

To help you out, we’ve done the bulk of the labor (though nothing compared to the kind your mom went through!) to find these mom-and-planet-approved organic gifts for Mother’s Day

To avoid waste, we test products on an as needed basis. This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a small commission. Learn more about why we do this here.

1. Eco-Chic Underwear & Lingerie

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Images by JulieMay and The Very Good Bra

 Ethical lingerie may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of celebrating mom, but hear us out. 

This one’s for all of you shopping for your significant other and the amazing mother of your children.

For sustainable Mother’s Day gifts in the UK, the Organic Cotton & Silk Bralette from JulieMay, made from organic cotton and silk, hug the body’s curves like no other, leaving the wearing feeling empowered and comfortable all day or night. 

Women will love the feel of the soft, eco-friendly materials against her skin, and you’ll love the fact that you’re giving something that won’t lead to BPA or pesticides being absorbed by the skin.

For something with a little less flair but all the function, check out The Very Good Bra

The Certified B Corp brand includes several compostable materials in their Liberty Paisley Bra, including organic cotton, natural rubber, and TENCEL™—with certifications from GOTS, Cradle to Cradle, and OEKO-TEX.

Plus, they’re vying for Mama Earth in radical new ways by working to create Australia’s forest ever textile composting standard, which you can hear more about in our interview with founder Stephanie Davis.


2. Conscious Comfort & Loungewear

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Images by MATE the Label and Naadam

Let’s be honest, moms deserve a break.

And what’s better than the gift of relaxation a la sustainable loungewear?

MATE the Label provides just that with their Organic Terry Collection, made from 100% organic cotton. 

Combining an Oversized V-Sweatshirt with a pair of Slouchy Joggers or Shorts makes a satisfyingly sustainable gift for mom that shows her she deserves a day off—and maybe some breakfast in bed.

Or keep her comfortable and relaxed for the summer with the Long Sleeve Pajama Set made from silky soft modal fabric by Naadam.


3. Eco & Feet Friendly Slippers

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Images by Nootkas and Kyrgies

Step up your eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts with a cozy pair of sustainable slippers.

Nootkas’ Astoria Slipper, made from hand-felt mulesing-free Merino wool from New Zealand, is ideal for shuffling around the house.

Or gift the eco-friendly errand-runner in your life a pair of Kyrgie’s indoor/outdoor Tengries Walkabouts, made from chemical-free natural felted wool using fair-trade practices.


4. Eco Activewear

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Images by Sustainable Jungle and Tomboy X

Summer is just around the corner, meaning it’s time to hit the trails, practice yoga by the beach, and get your sweat on at the gym.

Make sure your mom is going it in sustainable activewear that uses organic and recycled fabrics, instead of virgin plastics.

Girlfriend Collective has the perfect Mother’s Day gifts for the outdoorsy mom with their Compressive Leggings and Dylan Tank for a complete gym fit made from 100% recycled polyester made from plastic water bottles. 

The Streamline 7/8 Legging by Certified B Corp Tomboy X supports all bodies and identities. Made from OEKO-TEX-certified partially recycled plastic water bottles, it comes in sizes up to 6X, making it ideal for any shape or size.


5. Environmentally Mindful Yoga Mats

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Images by Scoria and Jade Yoga

Moms are good at balancing a lot of stretching themselves pretty thin—so give them a relaxing and satisfying outlet for these skills in the form of eco-friendly yoga mats.

Upgrade your mom’s yoga game from “downward dog” to “downward diva” with the gorgeous antimicrobial Cork Mats from Scoria. They’re the perfect gift for the budding hot yoga enthusiast who wants a little bit of art when hitting a plank pose.

Jade Yoga’s Lightweight Yoga Mat, made in the United States from sustainability-sourced natural rubber, will help mom practice her poses and reduce her carbon footprint. 

And because sustainable gifts for Mother’s Day shouldn’t put undue strain on the body or planet, add in some eco-friendly props to help her effortlessly achieve those tricky poses.


6. Sustainable Sipping

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The best eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts add a bit of sustainability without any hassle—and what better gift to do so daily than a reusable and eco-friendly water bottle.

Klean Kanteen will help your mom say goodbye single-use plastic bottles with their wide range of sizes, widths, and colors.

Pairing one of their insulated water bottles made from certified 90% post-consumer recycled 18/8 stainless steel with a yoga mat or pair of leggings is a great gift idea.

If your mom prefers organic tea or coffee in the morning, the BPA-free powder-coated travel tumblers from Hydro Flask will keep her drink hot while running errands.


7. Ethical Beauty Bundles

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Images by Sustainable Jungle and Andrea’s Organic Market

Forget traditional beauty products. This year, turn the mom in your life onto sustainable beauty brands, so she can look stunning (not that she doesn’t always!) and save the planet at the same time. 

The hand-crafted products from Conscious Skincare are fully approved by the Vegetarian Society, PETA, and carry the leaping bunny Cruelty-Free logo.

Our go-to organic gift for Mother’s Day is the Luxurious Bath and Body Gift Set. The Organic Body Lotion, Body Wash, and Rosehip Oil are entirely free of synthetic preservatives, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens, or phthalates.

If you’re looking for zero waste Mother’s Day gift ideas, the Organic Lavender Spa Set from Andrea’s Organic Market includes bath oil, bath salt, a candle, and an aromatherapy roll-on for when she needs the portable power of R&R in her busy schedule.

This zero waste skin care brand doesn’t use any plastic or harsh chemicals across the most fair trade ingredients. All glass bottles are reusable and shipped with eco-friendly materials, like hemp drawstring bags.


8. Conscious Cosmetic Bundles

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Choosing sustainable gifts for mom is a thing of beauty—quite literally if they’re from sustainable makeup brands.

The Super Fan Pack from Axiology includes 14 plastic-free crayons for eyes, lips, and cheeks, all made from vegan and cruelty-free ingredients. The box features packaging made from recycled and sustainable materials.

Not only will your mom feel pampered and loved, but she’ll also be doing her part to save the planet, one Balmie at a time.

Or choose one of the core sets from Flavedo and Albedo, like the Velvet Eyeshadow Trio. Besides the Sky pigment, all products are cruelty-free, paraben-free, and vegan. 

The best part?

They come in reusable glass or aluminum packaging without plastic seals, lids, or tubes.


9. Natural Fiber Robes

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Images by Avocado and Leena & Lu

When it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, organic options are the coziest bet for all moms involved.

Nothing says ‘I love you, Mom’ like a cozy, organic robe that can hide the fact that she’s been wearing the same pajamas for three days—no judgment, because honestly, she deserves that.

The Organic French Terry Robe from Avocado, made from ultra-plush GOTS-certified organic cotton, is ideal for lounging in the summer and snuggling up in the fall.

The Pima Short Robe from Leena & Lu is Fair Trade certified and made from 100% GOTS-certified Organic Peruvian cotton, making it another fantastic gift for organic moms.


10. Sustainable Timepieces

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Images by Solios and Nordgreen

Sustainable watches will keep your mom on time without fast forwarding the clock on Mama Earth. 

If you’re looking for a sustainable Mother’s Day gift for your girlfriend’s mom that will earn you some brownie points without breaking the bank, Solios has you strapped. 

The Certified B Corp and slow fashion powerhouse offers elegant watches that need just two hours of sunlight for six months of power.

The White Mini Solar Watch includes a recycled stainless steel case with an eco-friendly vegan leather strap without harmful chemicals from PU or PVC.

Purchasing a watch from another Certified B Corp, Nordgreen, allows you to give back to one of three NGOs: Pratham UK, Cool Earth, and Water for Good. 

We’re fond of the minimalist design of the Philosopher, with interchangeable straps made of stainless steel mesh, stainless steel links, recycled microfiber vegan leather, rubber, and LWG-certified Italian leather.

Use code SJ10NG for an additional 10% off Nordgreen.


11. Elegant Jewelry

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Images by Atypical Thing and Brilliant Earth

When it comes to Mother’s Day, sustainable gifts don’t have to be out-of-the-ordinary.

You can take an idea as classic as jewelry but add an ethical twist by purchasing from fair trade and conscious jewelry brands.

Atypical Thing has mastered minimalist eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts in the UK

The Dainty Recycled Solid Gold Stacking Ring Set is elegant, made from 100% recycled solid 9ct gold, and designed to work with other pieces in her jewelry box. 

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, especially if they’re lab created diamonds or gemstones, which is why we love the Birthstone Necklaces from the carbon-free brand, Brilliant Earth.

Beautiful pieces like the Teardrop Emerald Pendant include lab-grown gemstones and recycled precious metals from refiners audited by the Responsible Mining Initiative and London Bullion Market Association.


12. Recycled Journals For Writing Memories

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Images by By Amber & Rose and Worthwhile Paper

They say the pen is mightier than the sword—but what about the eco-friendly journal?

The best sustainable Mother’s Day gifts are those in which she can help remember all the wonderful moments in her life.

By Amber & Rose offers a timeless collection of leather-bound journals complete with handmade recycled paper pages.

Make this Mother’s Day gift sustainable and extra special by filling out the first few pages with a heartfelt letter to your mom of some of your favorite memories together, for her to look back on and cherish forever.

For busy soccer moms who don’t have the time to sit down and journal, the Worthwhile Planner from Worthwhile Paper is, well, worthwhile

The design is screen printed in-house onto recycled paper with water-based inks. The interior is open-dated for 17 months, with plenty of space for intentions, habit tracking, and weekly or monthly appointments.


13. Biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrushes

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Images by Sustainable Jungle

As the saying goes, “Happy mom, happy life”—or something like that.

And what gift keeps a mom smiling more than a sustainable toothbrush?

The simple yet essential bamboo toothbrush from ZeroWasteStore.com is one of the best organic Mother’s Day gifts

The 100% biodegradable design, made with sustainably sourced bamboo handles and plastic-free castor bean oil bristles, is ideal for a zero waste lifestyle.

If your mom likes a little motion in the morning, she’ll be buzzing about getting an electric toothbrush from Sustainable Tomorrow.

This bamboo electric toothbrush belongs in all bathrooms, as each sustainable material is designed to be completely compostable, biodegradable, or recyclable. 

The replaceable heads are made from FSC-certified bamboo with castor seed oil bristles.


14. Vegan Aromatherapy

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Images by Siblings and Sustainable Jungle

You can never go wrong with a sustainable candle if you’re running out of gift ideas.

The Sun-Kissed Citrus Pack from Siblings will prepare your eco mom for the spring with grapefruit, tangerine, and yuzu.

Not to mention, they are shipping with carbon-neutral methods and some of the most sustainable packaging in the industry—a refillable bag that can be returned and reused. 

PF Candle Co. uses 100% domestically-sourced soy in their vegan soy wax candles, topped off with a clean-burning cotton-core wick and essential oils for scents like Black Fig and Saltwater Jasmine. 

All the candles come in amber jars with their signature kraft label and brass lid that can be repurposed as a planter, pencil holder, or coin jar.


15. Organic Chocolate Treats

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Images by Raw Chocolate Company and Conscious Chocolate

Eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts you can eat kind of beat all the other options, right?

And what mom doesn’t have a sweet tooth for ethical chocolate.

Any product from the Raw Chocolate Company is sure to be a hit, but the Everything Chocolate Hamper will hit every taste. 

Each of the 17 chocolate bars is made from organic, minimally-processed cacao and organic ingredients like nuts, goji berries, and coconut. The palm oil-free bars are raw, too, meaning they’re never heated above 42 degrees to retain their natural flavor. 

If your mom has a dark side, consider the Dark & Nut Collection from Certified B Corporation, Conscious Chocolate. The gift box features four chocolate bars made from raw Peruvian cacao and GMO-free ingredients suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and celiacs.


16. Conscious Cookware

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Images by Sustainable Jungle and Great Jones

What about environmentally friendly Mother’s Day gifts that are practical?

We’d like to think many of the options on this list are, but perhaps none so much as non-toxic cookware.

Pieces from the Caraway Cookware Set are made with an aluminum core, stainless steel handles, and a non-toxic ceramic coating that doesn’t leach harmful chemicals like PTFE, lead, cadmium, PFAs, PFOA, and toxic metals.

Made of oven-safe cast iron enamel, the Dutchess from Great Jones will probably outlast your mom, making it the perfect family heirloom. It works safely with extremely high heat. 

Pair it with the Large Fry Pan with a non-toxic ceramic coating free of PTFE and PFOA chemicals, so Mom’s fire home cooking can really burn the house down.


17. Natural-Fiber Yarn For Crafty Moms

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Images by Darn Good Yarn and Natural Recycled Yarn

Celebrating the woman who gave you life doesn’t always include lavish jewels, delicate flowers, and extravagant restaurant plans. 

Some moms like to stay in, knitting a sweater made from luxurious, sustainable yarn.

Darn Good Yarn offers a huge selection of great gift ideas for the crafty eco-mom. The Chiffon Ribbon Pack is made up of 100% recycled Chiffon yarn and fabric, perfect for knitting, crochet projects, and weaving. 

The different color packs, like Jungle and Lipstick, will help your mom create cohesive pieces when she gets her craft on. 

Natural Recycled Yarn is a no-brainer for eco-friendly mother’s day gifts. 

You can find 100% recycled natural fiber yarn sourced from second-hand apparel to support Mother Nature and your mom’s creative side.


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Final Thoughts On Organic Mother’s Day Gifts

Choosing sustainable gifts this Mother’s Day spreads love to your mom and our planet, allowing you to show your appreciation while reducing your carbon footprint and supporting eco-friendly brands. 

But remember, the most meaningful gifts can’t be bought online. 

Cook her a meal, write her a heartfelt letter (on plantable seed paper, perhaps?), or spend some quality time together. She’ll love these gestures and cherish them more than any store-bought gift. 

But if you do decide to wrap a gift, zero waste gift wrapping made of compostable or recycled materials, and second-hand items go a long way. 

If you’ve gotten here without finding the perfect unique gifts for mom, check out some other eco-friendly gift suggestions for more inspiration. 

Share this eco-friendly Mother’s Day gift guide with your loved ones to help them keep their Mother’s Day gifts sustainable, too.

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