Going Green: Making Safe and Sustainable Choices

by Alex Lozada
April 21, 2025

Choosing eco-friendly and sustainable products has never been easier

In today’s society, there’s a lot that the modern mother must consider–one of these primarily being how to set a good example for her children. It’s all about the values instilled, lessons taught, and the everyday actions your little ones will take after. One of the most essential lessons that a mother can impart is a deep understanding of how important sustainable actions are in taking care of our shared home.

Being a Green Mom today means taking the initiative to create and shape a sustainable future for your children and the planet. It’s finding little ways everyday to make a big difference in reducing your environmental impact and carbon footprint–all while empowering your kids to want to do the same.

Choosing eco-friendly and sustainable products has never been easier

Green Parenting Starts with Education and Awareness

We often hear others talking about going green, but what does this actually mean for parents? Simply put, green parenting is when we make the decision to shift to sustainable and ethical products in our everyday lives. Green parenting sees both moms and dads moving to renewable energy sources, reducing their water consumption, and proper food composting.

Building awareness doesn’t have to be complicated. We can do all this by doing simple research on different products, checking labels for organic and toxic-free materials, and ensuring that what we buy comes from a local and sustainable source. You could also look into companies that have a commitment to sustainability and are transparent about how they source and produce their products.

This could all seem quite overwhelming, so here’s a helpful tip to start your Green Mom agenda: the next time you’re out shopping, stores like your nearest SM Retail shops make eco-friendly options easier to find by curating a selection of sustainable options. You’ll find a plethora of products under their Green Finds tag that are affordable, easily accessible, and allow you to try them out first before completely committing, making gradual shifts that won’t shock the family with sudden changes at home.

Being Intentional with Your Sustainable Switches

What’s great about green parenting is that it doesn’t require you to make sudden, drastic decisions that trigger major overhauls in your everyday life. Green Moms, even those with newborns, start with the basics: using reusable bags when doing errands, avoiding plastic and single-use items at home, and buying organic produce to name a few. You can also consider purchasing products that are eco-friendly and free from harmful chemicals. Green Moms use this rule of thumb when investing in cleaning products, clothing, bedding, toys, and even the toiletries they use to ensure that their home is safe and built on a sustainable foundation.

Brands such as Cradle that produce bottle and nipple cleansers that are made with 100% natural-based ingredients, to Rascal & Friend’s diapers that are made from sustainably sourced plant-based materials, can all be found under the Green Finds tag, along with other interesting products like plant-based mosquito patches from Tinybuds and Gund’s eco-toys crafted from recycled materials.

So, moms, the next time you find yourself at your favorite SM Retail store, don’t forget to look out for the Green Finds tag while shopping. By making these meaningful and exciting sustainable decisions, you’re not only improving the quality of life you’re giving your family–you are also taking care of our shared planet for future generations.