Teachers' Day: Here's a curated list of eco-friendly gifts for your favorite teacher
On Teachers' Day, choose from these eco-friendly ideas to express your gratitude.
Former Indian President and rocket scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam memorably said, “I believe there is no other profession in the world that is more important to society than that of a teacher,” to underscore the value of educators. This year, on Teachers’ Day (September 5), why not honour your mentors with gifts that express appreciation and respect not only for them but also for the planet? Those who help you reach your full potential deserve a gift that can also take care of the environment.
Here is a curated list of eco-friendly gifts for your favorite teacher:
Bamboo pens
Gifting a set of bamboo pens to your teacher will not only reduce plastic waste, but will also serve as a unique and stylish writing tool. Unlike ballpoint pens, most bamboo pens are easily refillable, are biodegradable, and have minimal environmental impact. Combining aesthetics with eco-sensitivity, bamboo pens can also be paired with plantable seed paper stationery. Brown seed paper pens can also be easily sourced online.
A green dedication through a tree
How about dedicating a tree to honour your teacher? Platforms like Grow-Trees.com now offer you the opportunity to gift a tree with just a few clicks. You can also support various projects that encourage biodiversity through this initiative. Grow-Trees will send a special e-certificate to the teacher you are honouring, to let them know about your kind gesture. There are also options to dedicate trees to multiple mentors with personalised messages for them. These thoughtful gifts will support carbon capture, increase green cover and serve as a lasting tribute to the educators who nurture our minds.
Plantable greeting cards
Plantable greeting cards not only signify sincere respect, but also connote environmental awareness. These cards, made of paper with seeds embedded in them, grow into plants when planted in the ground. As the seeds grow, the paper turns into compost. You can also create a gift basket with bookmarks and journals made from handmade paper, soy candles, seed packets, and a bouquet of seasonal flowers.
Vegetables in pots
A colorful succulent, a lucky bamboo tied with a pretty ribbon, a fast-growing money plant, a terrarium, or indoor options like the Spider Plant, Pink Syngonium Plant, Green Aralia Plant, Lucky Jade Plant, or Wandering Jew Plant can bring instant green cheer to your teacher's office or home study. As the plants thrive and grow, they'll also act as a daily reminder of your appreciation for your teacher and nature's abundance.
