20 Sustainable Gifts for Mom

Whether your mom is sentimental, active, or she's on her own sustainable journey, we've curated a list of gifts for just about every mom out there. And don't forget grandma too!

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Remember: Some of the most sustainable gifts are the ones people use and love, and don’t throw in the trash or return. Becoming a more sustainable gifter means becoming a more mindful gifter. Want to find out how? Check out this guide or the sustainable gifting episode of our podcast.

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‍If you need more ideas, we have 300+ sustainable gift ideas across all our gift guides.

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Does your mom have a beloved pet? Commission a painting or photo session for her. Last Christmas, I got my mom's late kitty illustrated by a fun artist I found on TikTok and she loved it.

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If your mom is anything like mine, she has little dishes full of jewelry all over her bedroom and bathroom. This secondhand gift is practical and pretty.

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Does your mom have a themed kitchen? Mine does. I love getting her patterned towels that match her dishes. This berry one is especially cute and can help replace paper towels in the kitchen.

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Level up Mom's "everything showers" with a moisturizing exfoliant made with mineral salts, seaweed, and lavender oil.

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Your mom would probably love to take a piece of you with her everywhere, and with a locket filled with photos of you and your siblings, she can.

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This gift is a sweet way to combine the sentimental with the practical. A ring dish is perfect for your mom to use when she's cooking, bathing, or exercising.

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Show your mom that you care by adding a nice wooden body brush to her self-care routine. My mom loves the brush I got her last year and uses it constantly.

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Firstly, let us say that nobody actually needs a million reusable water bottles. But, if your mom doesn't already have a good one, these Miir ones are handy, cute, and can be personalized.

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Everyone has a book that they can read a million times and never get bored of it. Bonus points if it's a first edition!

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It's super sustainable and convenient to have one towel that works for bathing, traveling, yoga, and more. Swipe through the many pattern options and see if there's one that fits your mom's style.

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Personally, I like to keep wordy and busy labels off of countertops; it makes my kitchen feel much more relaxed. If your mom loves to cook, a nice olive oil dispenser may be the perfect gift.

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Last year for my mom's birthday, I got her prints of her birth flower, mine, and my grandma's. They're beautiful as a set and have a sweet, sentimental touch.

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Personally, I can never buy my mom candles because she's so particular about scents — but if your mom isn't, this candle bundle is beautiful. Plus, you can pick the scents.

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If your mom loves flowers and/or Japanese home stylings, this vase is for her! If she doesn't already have kenzan to use with it, I find them often at thrift stores!

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Rose scents are classic and timeless. This vegan, cruelty-free perfume oil is for the mom who likes a gentle and floral scent.

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Hoops are a classic in most jewelry boxes. We recommend purchasing either sterling silver or solid gold for earrings that won't tarnish with daily use, sweat, and water.

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My mom cannot live without her fleece hoodie. They're on the pricier side, but the quality is great, and they're perfect for cozy athleisure moms.

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Rather than using disposable cups or trying to bring glassware with you when you want to have a bottle of wine outside the house, an insulated wine set is both sustainable and practical.

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Treat your mom to a spa day, massage, or facial with a gift card to cover services, or go with her and make a day of it. Or, if you're on a budget, offer to make the spa experience in-house!

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For yogi moms, a good yoga mat goes a long way. This one, made from recycled bottles, claims to be ultra-absorbant and grippy, so no need for layering a towel on top.

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These clogs are made with hemp, organic cotton, and recycled plastic bottles, so they're sustainably chic. Clogs are a great casual or wear-around-the-house shoe.