It’s officially April—a.k.a. Earth Month, a chance to reiterate the importance of protecting Mother Nature and living more sustainably. Camilla Marcus, mother of a toddler son and a baby girl on the way, knows this mission all too well, as the chef/founder of west~bourne, a pioneering hospitality business that began as a zero-waste restaurant in Manhattan. Since closing the restaurant’s doors in September 2020, Camilla has relocated her growing family to Los Angeles and pivoted her business to focus on packaged provisions and curated culinary experiences that can be purchased online. She’s also co-founded Relief Opportunities for All Restaurants (ROAR), a group that advocates for small restaurants devastated by the effects of COVID-19 in order to help create a path to a sustainable future for the hospitality industry in New York. Below, the busy entrepreneur who is just days away from becoming a mother of two spills her earthy Mother Essentials.

Canyon Coffee. “I try to support as many independent local food and beverage businesses as I can, especially as they have been so hard hit by the pandemic. Canyon Coffee roasts all their beans in L.A., and everything is ethically sourced. They’ve become a household staple for us.” Canyon Coffee Beans, $18, Canyon Coffee.

Little People, Big Dreams Books. “A beautiful book series for kids that spotlights some of our world’s most inspirational leaders. They provide a thoughtful way to teach about history and the profound impact any individual can make on our community.” Little People, Big Dreams Books, $14.71, Bookshop.

Reusable Silicone Storage Bags. “Silicone bags are such a simple way to reduce our plastic use, especially when you’ve got kids. I use the smaller ones from Stasher to pack all of G’s snacks, and the larger ones for meal prep and storing leftovers.” Stasher Bag Bundle, $38, Package Free Shop.

Patagonia Nylon Backpack. “We use this backpack as our diaper bag, and it’s been a game changer for chasing G around. He’s a very active toddler, and we need to have our hands free.  It’s super light, has tons of compartments, and indestructible to tote around.” Patagonia Tamangito 20L Backpack, $79, Backcountry.

Salt + Stone Products. “Salt + Stone’s founder, Nima Jalali, is a former pro athlete, so not only are all of their products completely natural, organic, and sustainably produced, but they work. Both my partner and I use their deodorant and sunscreen everyday.” Deodorant, $18, Salt + Stone; Sunscreen, $18, Salt + Stone.

Teressa Foglia Hats. “Teressa is a phenomenal artist who makes gorgeous sustainably-sourced, custom-designed hats. I almost never leave home without one. I have a few that I treasure as lifelong pieces and hope to pass on to my kids one day. Plus, putting a hat on takes your mood and vibe to a whole new level right away.” Custom-Designed Hat, $550 and up, Teressa Foglia.

Kaico Enamel Kettle. “I love kitchen staples that are practical to use and mindfully designed. This kettle looks beautiful on every counter or table and really elevates any coffee or tea ritual (and to warm milk for your kids) all while being light and easy to clean.” Kaico Kettle by Makoto Koizumi, $95, Amazon.

Erbaviva. “Erbaviva’s belly oil has carried me through two pregnancies, and I exclusively use their baby body wash and baby lotion. Started in Topanga Canyon, California, it’s the gold standard for sustainable, clean, and organic products, and they even produce in a green solar powered manufacturing facility.” Erbaviva Stretch Mark Oil, $32, Maisonette; Erbaviva Baby Body Wash, $18, Maisonette; Erbaviva Baby Lotion, $20, Maisonette.

Dyper. “A subscription diaper service that’s plant-based, compostable, and really works. I was so worried as a new mom about the environmental impact of diapers, and I was relieved to finally find this special company. A lifesaver in all ways.” Dyper Subscription, $68, Dyper.

Photo/genics + Co No. 2 Indica Candle. “Photo/genics + Co is a woman-owned, L.A.-based company that makes the most beautifully scented products with the highest quality ingredients. It’s an instant way to reset a mood and cleanse a space. I have these candles all around our home, and they also make wonderful gifts with the gorgeous concrete casing.” No. 2 Indica Candle, $115, Photo/genics + Co.

For more Mother Essentials, peep our past columns with best-selling author Joanna Ho, Brave + Kind Bookshop owner Bunnie Hilliard, TV personality Leslie Antonoff, author Rio Cortez, Kido Chicago owner Keewa Nurullah, small-space mama Laura Fenton, Curasalve founder Kelley Williams, Trade Street Jam Co. founder Ashley Rouse, Weelicious and One Potato founder Catherine McCord, interior designer Susan Work, author Tiffany Dufu, Les Gamins founder Veronique Nguyen, Lonny editor Angela Tafoya, Wiley Body founder Vanessa Wade, designers Anna Wallack, Cynthia Rowley, Rebecca Atwood, and Dana Haim, Olympian Alysia Montano, cookbook author Hetal Vasavada, model and muse Slick Woods, wellness influencerJoanne Encarnacion, author LaTonya Yvette, and many, many more!