Fairtrade Gifts for Mother’s Day
Moms. Aunts. Grandmothers. Sisters. The list goes on and on of all the important women in our lives who have given us endless support. This May, Fairtrade America is here to help you thank your biggest role model with the perfect ethical gift. Don’t forget, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, 2024.
Mother’s Day is a special occasion to honor the incredible women in our lives who have nurtured, loved, and shaped us. As we celebrate this day, let’s embrace the opportunity to make a difference by choosing ethical and meaningful gifts. Fairtrade offers a wide range of certified products that not only convey your love and appreciation but also empower farmers and workers worldwide. In this guide, we’ll explore Fairtrade certified Mother’s Day gift ideas, highlight the significance of ethical purchasing, and celebrate the values of both motherhood and sustainability.
Mother’s Day is about more than just material presents; it’s an opportunity to express gratitude while supporting values that matter. By choosing Fairtrade certified gifts, you are prioritizing sustainability, fair wages, and improved livelihoods for farmers and workers around the globe. These gifts carry a deeper significance, symbolizing your commitment to social and environmental justice.
4 sustainable gifts for mom
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1Metropolis Coffee Company
Buy nowBreakfast in bed? First things first–coffee! Metropolis Coffee Company has you covered with four fantastic Fairtrade options (including one decaf). Based in Chicago, their mission is “Great Coffee for Everyone” and it’s a statement that extends to…everyone: farmers, roasters, baristas, and coffee lovers, alike.
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2Fran’s Chocolates
Buy nowA classic box of beautifully wrapped chocolates can go a long way in showing anyone you care. Fran’s Chocolates has got you covered with their Mother’s Day collection, featuring our favorite assorted candies: Fairtrade certified Gray Salt Caramels and Smoked Salt Caramels.
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3Terra Thread Totes
Buy nowFrom grocery shopping to an afternoon at the pool or playground to a weekend campout on the beach—these sturdy canvas tote bags are the ultimate utility haulers. Made with 14-oz Fairtrade organic cotton canvas, they are super durable, spacious, and feature an inside drop-pocket to keep items secure and close at hand.
Your purchase also supports Feeding America’s campaign to end hunger by helping donate meals to kids and families in need.
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4GRIA Food Co.
Buy nowGRIA Food Co. is a premium snack company whose cashews are Grown in Africa—but also, shelled, peeled, roasted and packed there, too. This means that the communities cultivating Fairtrade cashews also gain access to value-adding steps (and profits!) of the manufacturing process.
GRIA offers six fantastic flavors, and you really should try them all, but if you’re looking for a special recommendation for that special momma in your life, we humbly suggest the (utterly delicious) cinnamon sugar cashews.
This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate with meaning and purpose. By choosing Fairtrade certified gifts, we can show our love and appreciation for our mothers while supporting a global movement towards sustainability and social justice.
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