Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 11, 2025—just in time to show Mom how much you care. Whether you’re hunting for sustainable gifts for Mom, eco-friendly presents, or fair trade treasures, our curated guide of green Mother’s Day gift ideas has you covered.
Let’s make her day special with thoughtful, planet-friendly Mother’s Day gifts.
Sustainable & Fair Trade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Below are many great options for mom that are good for the planet! A couple are gifts that my own daughter bought me in the past that I absolutely loved.
1. Coconut Shell Candle
Did you know that when a coconut is opened and the meat and milk are removed the shells would be thrown away? Well, not anymore! From coconut bowls to coconut shell candles, Kind Hive focuses on ways to reuse them. Their candles are made with coconut apricot wax and only the cleanest fragrances available for a cleaner burn in a recycled vessel. Or try a coconut shell tealight for ambience!
SHOP KIND HIVE2. Carry Courage Bags
From handbags to wallets, Carry Courage is a brand that focuses on helping communities in remote areas. The wallet shown here is from Tibet, where artisans are trained to use materials indigenous to the area to create beautiful products. Cotton fabrics and and brocades make these wallets something mom will love receiving.
SHOP CARRY COURAGE3. Sustainable Gauze Cotton Bathrobe
There are several design options for this eco-friendly robe, but this fish design is my favorite. The robe is made from 100% organic cotton and features a crinkly texture and comes with a belt. The sustainable fabric is dyed with plants and natural sources so that even the design is earth friendly!
SHOP VLEYN4. Green Petition Recycled Towels
Summer is right around the corner, and if mom is a beach lover and eco-enthusiast this is a game changer gift. Green Petition has created the first 100% recycled cotton/Pes blend towel. Basically, these towels are soft and luxurious – but made from plastic and recycled yarns. Mom can use them beachside – or in the home!
SHOP GREEN PETITION5. Bamboozle Baking Bundle
I know – it looks like a bunch of plastic mixing bowls, but it is so much more. If mom loves to bake or cook – this is a must have gift that will make her giddy. This set is made from a composite of PLA which is a plant based fiber. It is derived from renewable sources like sugarcane and corn starch.
No plastics ever make its way to these products! Best part, when mom wears them out – they can be disposed of in a composting facility where they can break down into water and other matters. Cool right?
6. Sustainable Phone Case
With a huge selection of design options, Pela phone cases are a great gift option. Mom will love the mushroom design show here – but even better is the sustainability aspect it offers. Their cases are made from flax shive and a plant based polymer and are made in Canada. They are non-toxic, BPA free and durable!
SHOP PELA7. Fair Trade Greeting Cards
Don’t spend $5 or more on a card that will just get thrown away! These stunning cards may cost a bit more but they are pieces of art that mom will gush over. They are handcrafted in Vietnam and feature a 3-dimensional look using quilled paper. The Vietnam artisans earn a fair wage and mom will have a card she can frame and cherish forever. There are many other styles available!
SHOP FAIR TRADE WINDS8. Bamboo Bottle Infuser
Whether she’s a coffee addict, tea connoisseur, or just someone trying to drink more water, your mom would love a Bamboo Bottle Infuser. It can be used to infuse her favorite source of caffeine, or fruits and herbs.
Or it can just be used as a reusable water bottle! Perfect for daily use or weekend adventures, it’ll keep hot drinks hot for 12 hours and cold drinks cold for 24.
SHOP LEAFLIFE9. Nut Butter & Jam Gift Pack
Ground Up not only makes amazing nut butters – they provide job skills training to women overcoming adversity. I learned about them because my daughter got me this gift set for Christmas – and it did not last long. Both of these jars of goodness were absolutely amazing. If your mom loves PB&J – then this will be a huge winner – and you will be supporting women as a bonus.
SHOP GROUND UP10. conscious step Socks
My daughter bought me this exact pair of lemon socks, well because I love all things lemon. They are incredibly soft and absolutely adorable. These Fairtrade, GOTS, and Vegan Certified organic cotton socks are affordable and help conscious step plant more trees.
SHOP CONSCIOUS STEPDon’t Forget About That Personal Touch
With families busier than ever, time is a great gift for mom. A brunch at her favorite restaurant, trip to see a show, or even just some time walking in a garden. These are all great options for making mom happy! This mom loves long walks with her girl – whether at a historic park, museum or trekking to a waterfall – those are some of my favorite memories!