Great Green Gifts Ideas for Your Valentine

Valentine’s Day is a time to show your loved one how much you care by dialing up the romantic intensity. We gave you some ideas for green Valentine’s Day (LINK) dates, but you can complete your thoughtfulness with equally globally conscious gifts. Of course, since everything we make is eco friendly, the safest bet of all is to shower your sweetie with skin care and make up treats from The Body Shop! This year, show your Valentine you care not only about them, but the environment too, by giving a green gift.

• Organic Roses – Face it, those gas station flowers aren’t going to cut it this year, fellas. Ladies, drop a hint for your beau and tell him to think eco-consciously and get some organic flowers. These flowers are better for the environment, so you can feel good about giving such an ephemeral and romantic gift.

• Bamboo Wear – Much more comfortable to wear than it sounds, the process of “spinning” bamboo has led to it becoming a durable yet soft material perfect for making clothes. Bamboo textiles are a great way to promote sustainability, as bamboo grows like grass and doesn’t need to be replanted at every harvest. We knew that this Panda-food was diverse, but there are some great options for gifts for your sweetie this V-Day, like hooded sweatshirts for the guys and lingerie for the gals.

• Drink to Your (and the Earth’s) Health – If you’ve got a knack for hooch, then why not imbibe with organic and eco-friendly beverages? TRU Organic Spirits makes flavor infused vodka and gin that stays true to Mother Nature by decreasing the footprint size in a variety of ways. Not only are the ingredients all natural and sustainable, but the labels are printed on tree-free paper with soy based ink. TRU also works with Sustainable Harvest International to help plant trees for every bottle sold. And that’s something you can toast to.

• Share the Beeswax – Nothing says romance like a flickering candle on the dinner table, or maybe a couple by the bath. If you want to impress your date with some mood lighting, choose an eco friendly option by buying beeswax or soy-based candles. Bee colonies help in pollination as well as providing a food source (honey), and beeswax is an essential element in all kinds of nourishing skin and hair care products. Beeswax candles are especially good for your wellbeing, too, as they can help eliminate dust and mold from the air.

These are only a handful of the kinds of gifts you can give to your sweetie this Valentine’s Day. For a few more green gift ideas, check out our post on green Christmas gifts. And if all else fails, remember that chocolate is a great gift, too. Divine Chocolate is one distributor of delicious chocolate who practices Fair Trade, and The Body Shop uses the same cocoa in our Cocoa Butter line. So, what ways are you showing your loved one that you care about them AND the Earth?

Tags: cocoa butter, Divine Chocolate, gift guide, Protect Our Planet

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