Thoughtful End-of-year Teachers Gifts

If you are reading this, thank a teacher :)

Indeed we have many reasons to be grateful for teachers. They show support, kindness, great dedication, and the ability to deal with children of every age on an almost daily basis. 

A teacher wears many hats; oftentimes they are a coach, a nurse, and a big sister/brother. Most teachers go beyond their job description, for this challenging but also very rewarding profession. 

Have you thanked your teachers yet? Here are some thoughtful gifts that will show your gratitude. 

Click on the images to learn more and go to the Eco Market store for easy online purchase.

Ceramic Roses made with recycled material - €8

Round Earrings made with dried cactus leaves - €36

Truffle Vegan Assortment Box - €18

Silver pendant with Swarovski crystal necklace - €25

Pistachio & Raspberry Semi-Freddo (pack of 3) - €15

Say it with a Candle - Thank you Teacher - €20

Olive wood heart Keyring - €12

Zero Waste Starter Kit - €36.99

Beeswax Food Wraps - Mumbai Magic Collection - €15

Aloe Vera Plant - €7

Mother's Day Gift Guide

We are excited to produce our first ethical and sustainable gift guide for Mother's Day, which this year falls on the 9th of May. 

Here we are proposing gift ideas for all moms who love fashion, cooking, good food, home decor, one-of-a-kind jewellery, and so on.

Thank your mom for everything she does with a meaningful gift that goes beyond gifting but makes a positive impact in the world. Whether you're tucked in at home with your mom by your side, or missing your mom from somewhere far away, these gift ideas are sure to show her just how much you appreciate everything she does.

Whatever your mother's lovely character is, we've got you covered with environmentally and socially responsible gifts that support small local businesses. 

All the products mentioned below can be safely ordered online through the Eco Market online store (www.ecomarketmalta.shop) and delivered to your home or any address of your choice in a few days. For overseas deliveries, kindly contact the vendor for details.

Unique one-of-a-kind

upcycled fashion 

Delicious, healthy & plant-based 

sweet treats

Sustainably-sourced 

nature-inspired jewellery

Handmade enhancements 

for the home

Convenient ready-made 

gift boxes

Zero-waste and reusable 

beauty products

Adopt a Dolphin 

or a Tree

Cruelty-free and 

vegan alternatives

For the best 

kitchen queen

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Vendor Feature Series #14

Today you are invited to travel back in time to a concoction of romance and industrial fantasy with Atelier Nineteen - Wearable Art.

Bring the past to the present with a pair of earrings made out of post-war clock parts. Take a piece of history with you as you venture through your own journey. Every creation is made with all the patience and attention to detail, a unique creation deserves - Wearable Art!

Each item is made up either recycled or from sustainably-sourced materials combined with vintage jewellery pieces - making this an extremely Eco-friendly business in Malta. Doing our bit to help the planet by breathing new life to damaged, unused or otherwise unworthy clock parts.

Custom orders are accepted as well. Contact Atelier 19 directly by email hello@atelier-nineteen.com or visit their online website shop.

Vendor Feature Series #12

Our feature for today is 'Beads for Babies', a unique business that specialises mostly in revamped, recycled, repaired, upcycled and vintage costume jewellery. For these reasons this small enterprise became an Eco-friendly business in Malta. Their raw material consists of any trinket that is re-purposed from something else, perhaps something broken as well as donated pieces and material. 

Beads for Babies operates as a voluntary association where all proceeds go to the Sliema Creche, a centre for orphaned or abandoned children run by the Ursuline Sisters. 

They also make their own brand new novelty pieces. They source beads from charity shops, and accept donations of broken jewellery, like the Wombles, and they make the most out of everything. Sometimes, they receive donations of unsold or damaged stock from retail shops or from individuals who are clearing up their jewellery boxes from old and previously loved pieces. 

Their packaging is made from the same jewellery-makers in the form of pull-string packaging that is also re-cycled from old clothing or fents that they are donated. They also make crochet products and 'Happy Bags' to offer comfort, or as gifts for specific occasions. Orders are posted in Malta for free but one can also make a collection. Find and support 'Beads for Babies' on their Facebook Page. 

Vendor Feature Series #5

Today we present another jewellery designer. An artist who creates unique and adaptable designs with one of the most sustanaible materials; wood. A great example of an Eco Friendly product by a local artist for our Eco Friendly Malta Blog!

Martina Gatt embarked on this venture of jewellery design and jewellery making and it made it possible for her to express her creativity and channel her inspiration through something that she loves doing. Through her brand 'Wood and Tassel' she transmits her positive emotions and hopes to pass on this positivity over to the people that will wear her pieces. 

As a jewellery design, she loves to experiment with colours, styles and textures. She specializes in creating feminine wearable pieces of art using colourful handmade tassels with wood accents. The majority of wood used in her pieces is locally sourced recycled wood and handcrafted by her. The idea is to use scraps of wood which are destined to go to waste, and instead she re-purposes them by creating something beautiful. 

Martina loves taking on custom-made orders and specialises in turning her client's vision into reality. She usually offers free delivery throughout Malta and Gozo, however during this time she is offering FREE postal delivery providing a contact-less service. 

You can follow Wood and Tassel on Facebook and Instagram.

Vendor Feature Series #4

Who doesn't love gemstones!
Today we discover Libertalia, a brand by a self-learned artisan who specialises in hand-crafting beautiful pieces of wearable art for fashion and well-being. Featuing a list of stylish and colourful Eco-friendly products in Malta.

Libertalia was founded in 2018 by Captain Jeremy Grech after he developed a Crystal & Gemstone obsession. After a lot of purchases, the Captain realised that if he learns how to craft these stones into wearable jewellery, he would save a lot of money; and so it began. A few months later, he was learning a new skill and creating lovely designs. As usually happens with creatives, once they receive positive feedback about their creations they realise there is a market out there and are encouraged to start a business. The aim of this little business is to sell great quality gemstone jewellery at reasonable prices for everyone to enjoy!

The business operates a plastic-free environment with environmentally-friendly packaging. Their jewellery styles varies from boho to art deco and they also take custom orders. Clients can supply their raw stone and they can turn it into a wearable piece of art according to their taste and desire. Right now they are working on two new collections; 'The Flapper Collection', which is a fancy Art Deco inspired with a Pirate twist - and the other is 'The Pharaoh Collection' consisting of Ancient Egyptian inspired with traditional charms and symbols. 

One of the most amazing thing about gemstone jewellery is that they do not only serve for aesthetic reasons, but they also provide metaphysical properties for body, mind and soul. Libertalia can guide you through the benefits of each stone or can recommend a stone based on what your needs are. Libertalia offers free shipping all over Malta and Gozo. 

You can find Libertalia on Facebook.