When it comes to wedding gifts, many couples are taking a different track, one that’s more eco-friendly. It’s kind of the same reason that they choose quality cubic zirconia rings from Birkat Elyon over diamonds, which damage the environment during the mining process. But eco-friendly doesn’t have to mean plain or boring. Look for gifts manufactured in a sustainable or ethical way, or items that are “upcycled” from other materials like plastic bottles. You’d be surprised at how easy they are to find these days!
Birkat Elyon offers some great sustainable gift ideas for the happy couple.
LUXURY BEDDING: You can find everything from sheets and cozy throws to a beautiful duvet cover made from organically-farmed cotton. A company like Boll & Branch offers high-end bedding that promotes fair-trade manufacturing processes.
“GREEN” COOKWARE: It’s gotten much easier to find quality kitchenware that’s made with healthier ceramic non-stick coatings and other materials that are responsibly sourced. GreenPan is one company to check out.
ECO-FRIENDLY STORAGE: Every couple can use food storage containers. Choose those made from glass, versus plastics that can leach BPA’s and other chemicals into whatever you’re storing. Plus, they won’t stain. Glasslock offers a full set of glass storage pieces that easily go from freezer to oven or microwave.
UPCYCLED LUGGAGE: When the couple want to take a long weekend, a quality duffel bag or rolling bag is just the thing. Look for materials like vegan leather and upcycled plastic bottles.
SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY: There are more and more household gadgets built to use less energy or even operate off solar power. Look for things like solar-powered garden décor or energy-saving appliances that they’ll feel good using.
CONSERVATION GIFTS: Gift the couple with a donation that supports bees or other endangered wildlife, or to groups that plant much-needed trees.
ZERO-WASTE GIFT CARDS: Provide them with a gift card to eco-friendly stores, or those with ethical or sustainable brands.
Long before it became a “thing,” Birkat Elyon has supported green initiatives with our cubic zirconia jewelry pieces. They don’t harm the earth, and they don’t have the ethical baggage that mined gemstones come with. We’re proud to offer high-quality designs you can feel good about wearing!