Sirius Round Bag Made From Recycled Tyres

Sleek and stylish, this vegan handbag is handmade from recycled inner tubes. It’s crafted in Cambodia by artisans with disabilities, who receive training and living wages.

By repurposing materials that would have otherwise gone to waste, this bag is not only practical but durable - day and night. Sirius Round Bag Made From Recycled Tyres, £60

Circular Stainless Steel Bottle 

Robust yet portable, this insulated water bottle is made from 90% recycled stainless steel – made to be recycled again at the end of its life. It can keep mum’s drinks hot for 12 hours, cold for 24 hours and iced for 48 hours.

Each of these bottles also funds a sustainable solution to global waste – what’s not to love? 750ml Stainless Steel Bottle, £29.95

 

Sustainable Mother's Day Gifts for Nature Lovers 

If mum’s a nature lover, we have the gift for her. These gorgeous gifts are ready to brighten up her day – and her garden!

Balinese Artisan Green Bird Table

This beautiful bird table is handmade by Balinese artists: featuring traditional green paint dotting and an Indonesian conical thatched roof. It’s entirely plastic-free, and made using sustainably sourced timber. Balinese Artisan Hexagonal Green Bird Table, £33

Artisan Hanging Planter Cone

This colourful cone hanging planter boasts brightness, handmade from recycled saris and sustainable seagrass. Accredited by the World Fair Trade Organisation, these planters are crafted by talented female artisans in southern Bangladesh who uplift themselves and their families through their craft. Artisan Hanging Planter Cone, £15

 

Mother's Day Gifts to Treat Her

Show mum how much you care by indulging her with a truly special treat. Each of these gifts are ready to be cherished, whilst also giving back to people and the planet.

Embroidered Mountain Clutch Bag 

This gorgeous clutch bag is an unforgettable gift. The bag is handmade, with the gorgeous mountain scene created using intricate embroidery techniques that have been passed down for generations.

It's crafted by talented female Afghan artisans, living in refugee camps in Pakistan. These women are uplifting themselves through Artisan Links – a Fair Trade certified organisation ensuring they receive a fair wage and proper working conditions for their craft. Embroidered Mountain Clutch Bag with Chain, £37

Fair Trade Hand Woven Big Blanket 

These wonderfully soft blankets are brimming with comfort, handmade from locally sourced cotton in Tanzania. Big enough to cover a 2 seater sofa, this blanket is perfect for mum to wrap up warm in!

Each blanket takes a whole day to make, from spinning the cotton to weaving threads together on a floor loom. The talented artisans uplift themselves through Neema Crafts, an organisation that provides Fair Trade work and specially adapted housing for disabled staff in Tanzania. Fair Trade Hand Woven Big Blanket, £59 

Sea Salt Caramel Truffles

What better way to treat mum than with some delicious Sea Salt Caramel Truffles? These truffles taste divine: with dark chocolate coating holding rich and gooey salted caramel within.

These truffles are as good as they taste; Chocolarder are committed to eradicating slavery in chocolate making, directly paying farmers higher than a Fair Trade wage for their cocoa beans. Sea Salt Caramel Truffles, £16.50

 

Unique Mother's Day Gifts

Is mum a fan of stuff that’s a little different? Don’t know where to look for a more unique Mother’s Day gift? Or simply want to surprise her? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve packed in some unique gifts that mum will love.

Infinite Hoop Earrings

These gorgeous gold-plated oval hoop earrings provide a contemporary twist on the classic hoop earring design. They’re stylish, sleek and most importantly a little bit different!

This pair of earring is handmade from sustainable materials by female artisans in Uganda. These talented women empower themselves through their employment and are trained to the highest standard to create quality jewellery. Infinite Hoop Earrings, £42

 

XL Tote Bag Made From Inflatables

Is it a bag? Is it an inflatable? It’s an extra large tote bag made from salvaged inflatables!

These bags are bursting with vibrance – just look at those bright colours and unique designs. This tote bag is sure to make for an unforgettable statement gift, ready to be adored by lovers of colour!

Since 2017, Inflatable Amnesty have repurposed over 700 tonnes of broken paddling pools, airbeds and other inflatables that would’ve otherwise gone to waste. Each bag is hand cut and hand sewn on the Isle of Wight. XL Tote Bag Made From Inflatables, £35

 

Hand Felted Spring Daffodils

A traditional Mother's Day gift with a twist, these felt daffodils will bring mum the joy of spring - all year round! They're hand-felted in Nepal using natural and biodegradable materials - Fair Trade Certified. Hand Felted Spring Daffodils, £9.95

Alternative Mother's Day Gift Ideas

If you’re looking to celebrate Mother’s Day a little differently this year, why not consider some alternatives to buying mum a gift?

Gift Card

If mum’s impossible to buy for, consider getting her a gift card so she can treat herself to something she really loves. Not only is this option more practical, it’s also eco-friendly: promoting mindful buying.

Our Good Things gift card is entirely digital – no plastic here! – and gives mum access to hundreds of ethical and sustainable gifts with positive impact. Gift Card, £5 - £250

 

An Experience

If gifts aren’t her thing, why not experience something with mum instead?

You could go out to a restaurant, or stay in and cook her favourite meal. Or, if the weather allows it, you could even go for a picnic!

Alternatively, you could go out and do something together. Why not check out an art gallery, museum, or one of mum’s favourite spots?

Flowers

Flowers are a classic Mother’s Day gift, but with 90% of them being imported they have a hefty carbon footprint – not to mention the single-use plastic wrapping! If you want to treat mum to flowers, why not look for local florists offering sustainable, Fair Trade alternatives?               

Or, you could think outside the box. Flowers only last about five to seven days, so why not gift mum some flowers that will last a life time? Our Fair Trade felt houseplants and flowers are hand-felted in Nepal from biodegradable materials, from cacti to sansevieria there’s sure to be something she’ll love!

Wildflower Seeds

If mum’s a go-getter, treat her to some wildflower seeds so she can grow her own flowers – supporting 1500 species of pollinating insects! Made through Seed of Hope, these flowers empower people with mental health problems to uplift themselves through recovery-based therapeutic gardening.

You might also like:

• The Best Mother's Day Gifts That Give Back
• Gifts for Mum collection
• Sustainable Gifts for Her

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