Room to Grow YouValentine’s Day is an excellent opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care about them.
But it can be difficult to find the perfect gift that expresses your feelings.
If you’re looking for something unique and meaningful, why not consider eco-friendly gifts?
An eco-friendly gift is an excellent way to express your love and appreciation for your special someone, while also helping to protect the environment.
From sustainable home décor to reusable items, there are plenty of eco-friendly gifts that are sure to make your Valentine smile.
Here are 10 of the best eco-friendly gifts to give your Valentine this year.
1. Bee-Friendly Plants
A bee-friendly plant is a great way to show your love and appreciation for the environment. Bees are essential to our ecosystem, and gifting a bee-friendly plant will help to create a healthier environment for all of us.
Look for plants like lavender, rosemary, and sage.
Valentine’s Day is an excellent opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care about them.
2. Reusable Shopping Bags
Reusable shopping bags make a great eco-friendly gift for your Valentine.
Not only will they reduce single-use plastic waste, but they’ll also make grocery shopping easier and more convenient.
Countries all over the world have enforced bans on the use of single use plastic bags.
Among the countries that have taken action are: Kenya being the first to ban them in 2017, the states of New York, California and Hawaii; and Canada among the latest to have joined.
Look for bags made from sustainable materials such as organic cotton or hemp.
And since it’s Valentine’s you can be as creative as you like with the graphics 🙂 See a broad collection of the most popular items on Amazon here
3. Soy Candles
Soy candles are a great eco-friendly gift for Valentine’s Day.
They’re made from renewable resources, and they don’t contain any of the toxic chemicals that are often found in traditional candles. Plus, they’re available in a variety of scents, so you’re sure to find the perfect one for your special someone.
And yes, it’s better than regular wax as it makes 90% less soot than paraffin traditionally found in candles.
And if you really want to be knowledgeable when you are presenting your gift, then take heed of these couple of tips as given by Night Sky Candles:
- Keep the wick trimmed
- Always allow the melt pool to extend to the edges
- Don’t burn it for more than 4 hours at a time
- Try avoiding burning the candles in drafty areas
- Stop using the candle when 1/4 inch (6mm) remains
4. Upcycled Jewelry
Upcycled jewelry is a great eco-friendly gift for Valentine’s Day. Upcycled jewelry is made from recycled materials such as plastic, metal, and glass.
It’s a great way to show your love and appreciation for your special someone while also helping to reduce waste.
If you’re in the EU you might want to try out these crafty ladies who make necklaces out of concrete, with environmentally friendly packaging as well.
5. Reusable Water Bottle
A reusable water bottle is a great eco-friendly gift for Valentine’s Day.
Not only will it help to reduce single-use plastic waste, but it will also help your loved one stay hydrated throughout the day.
Look for bottles made from stainless steel or glass, and of course, since it’s Valentine’s, go for red 🙂
6. Organic Chocolate
Organic chocolate is a great way to show your love this Valentine’s Day. Organic chocolate is made without any of the pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals that are often used in traditional chocolate manufacturing. Plus, it tastes just as good as regular chocolate, so your special someone will be sure to enjoy it!
Or you can make your own, try out this Pinterest recipe from Clean Eating Kitchen to make simple and delicious Homemade Chocolate Raspberry Hearts
7. Sustainable Pet Toys
If we’re talking about showing our appreciation, I’m sure our four legged buddies deserve it.
Here’s a toy made from recycled ocean bound plastic so you will have done your part for the environment with this little but meaningful gift.
And let’s not forget our feline friends with this assortment of scratching balls made from sisal hemp, resistant to biting. You’ll be treating your pet, saving your pennies since it’s 3 in a pack and being eco friendly.
Win-win all around!
8. Solar Powered Gadgets
Not the first thing that would pop into your head but solar-powered gadgets are really a conscious gift for Valentine’s Day.
Especially now that there are power supply interruptions, you need your phones charged and be resourceful in any circumstance.
So here are some recommendations for the Valentine that’s both environmentally friendly and prepared 🙂
This is a great gift for people who love camping or just need an all in one outdoors gadget, a solar powered Waterproof Camping Radio with charger :
Or this collapsable solar lantern in case they need it and best of all you it doesn’t take up much space once collapsed.
From portable phone chargers to flashlights, there are plenty of solar-powered gadgets available. Plus, they’re powered by the sun, so they don’t require any additional energy or resources.
9. Natural Soaps
Natural soaps are a great eco-friendly gift for Valentine’s Day. Natural soaps are free from harsh chemicals and synthetic fragrances, so they’re better for the environment and for your loved one’s skin.
Plus, they come in a variety of scents, so you’re sure to find the perfect one.
Again, it may be better to try either DIY-ing this for your loved one by following this simple DIY Solid Lotion Bar Hearts recipe by The Nourished Life
OR even go together to a course to make them. Just the experience might be enough to get those sparks flying as essential oils are bound to wake both your energies 😉
P.S. If you’re in the UK you might find this interesting: A Valentines Edition of Soap Making
10. Plant a tree in your favorite park (if allowed!)
Yes, I did just propose this.
What better way to say I love you than to come back to that same spot each year and watch the sapling grow?
Perhaps even plant a fruit tree, so you can have some desert as well 🙂
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, there are plenty of eco-friendly gifts that are sure to make your special someone smile.
From reusable shopping bags to natural soaps, there are plenty of options available that are both meaningful and environmentally friendly.
Whether you’re looking for a unique way to show your love or just want to give a thoughtful gift, eco-friendly gifts or experiences are the perfect and romantic way to go.
