

Red roses, chocolate and champagne scream out romance to your loved one on Valentine’s Day – but at what environmental cost? While you’re planning a sweet treat for your lover, don’t forget to be sweet to the planet as well.
As you walk through the shop-o-plexus’s in the next week or two, you may not feel like you don’t have a lot of environmentally sound options when it comes to V-Day gifts. Well, before you toss in the towel and buy your loved one something boring, you might want to consider giving it one more try.
Lucky for us last-minute types, you can find a cornucopia of eco-friendly V-day jewelry, bags, home accessories, etc. online. And although there’s some contention regarding this day, we still think you should have a (green) heart and add a little romance in your life. I’ve put together a list of the more attractive, kitschy, and affordable green Valentine’s gifts. Check ‘em out below!
302desigsn Shine T: 302designs is clothing label whose poetic and artistic shirts inspire, define and push the limits of the t-shirt fashion status quo. Great tees for both guys and girls all made with natural, organic cotton and 100% sweatshop-free.
Project Earth H2o Water Bottles: Project Earth H2o’s goal is to drive awareness to the profound negative environmental, economic, and health issues related and created by the production, transportation, and selling of single-use bottled water. The company donates $2.00 of every Ocean, Earth & Air bottle to non-profit environmental & humanitarian charities focused on preserving our planet, as well as donates $2.00 of every Get Pink Bottle to breast cancer research.
Kris Nations Birds in Flight Necklace: Medium bird in flight cutout charm on chain. Made of recycled metals in either sterling silver overlay or 14k gold overlay.
Skateboard Belt Buckle: Decked Out! Artsy one of a kind belt buckles made from broken skateboards. Standard size and easily clips onto any belt with snaps, also super light weight.
Biodegradable Recycled Rubber Yoga Mat: Made from sustainable rubber, from trees in Malaysia and Indonesia, and recycled rubber, with a scrim of recycled cotton and polyester fibers, this mat contains no lead, PVC, cadmium or heavy metals.
Dynomighty 35 mm Photo Wallet: This fun & functional Mighty wallet is made from long lasting Tyvek. With plenty of pockets for your credit cards and cash, the genius origami design and clever artwork make the Mighty Wallet a true conversation piece. Printed with eco-friendly inks.
Medium Cone: A sheet of handcrafted lead-free crystal glass wrapped into the shape of a cone makes a dramatic presentation of chocolate truffles, candies, nuts, or potpourri. Or use the glass cone as a decorative centerpiece or give as a wonderful present for that special occasion.
Artecnica tranSglass Beak Vase: The top of this beak vase makes it unique and it will beautifully display either a couple or a whole assortment of flowers. With its recycled origins and sleek, fluid design, tranSglass conveys a positive attitude towards the environment, affirmed as an Artecnica Design With Conscience project.
Chrystalyn Kae Velvet Vines Soiree: The Soirée goes everywhere, carries it all and makes a statement while doing it. Adjustable strap can be worn on the shoulder or across the body like a messenger bag. Practical and pretty, it’s also a limited-edition series, so only small amounts of each bag are available. Kick pleat: reclaimed vintage fabric in ‘Sunflowers’ purple and orange sunflower barkcloth.
Matt & Nat Streamline Ando Briefcase: Future-forward designers Matt & Nat offer this eco- and animal-friendly briefcase-style bag for a slim, urban-style look perfect for work, school and out-of-town trips. Handsomely crafted with 100% manmade materials, the Streamline Ando features a secure zip-top closure that opens wide to a spacious, fully-lined interior and zippered pouch for valuables.
Reclaimed Bottle Cufflinks: Handmade from “bottle butts,” as artist Kathleen Plate calls them, these subtly sophisticated cufflinks feature a dime-sized piece of brilliant, glossy recycled glass taken from the bottom of water and beer bottles.
Kena Kai Eco-Friendly FELTtech Computer Sleeve: Exclusive felttech material is made from 100% recycled pet bottles!
Pop Rock & Roll Earrings: The cutest piece of rock history around! These fun earrings are created from shiny old records and come in a rainbow of colors. Light, bright, and colorful, they’ll add a little something to any outfit.
Wood Cuffs: This cuff has a beautiful pattern of the natural wood – light and dark hues. A great accessory for men and women. It is made from sustainable sono wood.
Chico Bag rePete: Each rePETe has uniquely accented handles with the phrase, “This bag is made from 7 plastic bottles!” accompanied by a custom illustration. A list of the recycled materials used in manufacturing the rePETe is printed on the inside of each bag.
Domestic Aesthetic Spice Block: This piece evolved from a lesson in resourcefulness. When we found out a nearby window company threw out hundreds of pounds of wood, we used their leftove mahogany to create a beautiful way to serve up salt and spices.
Girls Can Tell Bicycles Rule Coaster Set: Durable, soft industrial felt coaster set, hand printed with a bicycle diagram.
Railroad Spike Bottle Opener: Reclaimed railroad spike hand-forged into a unique bottle opener design.
Vers 1.5R Alarm Clock Radio: The 1.5R is a true hybrid: great as a bedside alarm, even better in the kitchen, den or office, anywhere great sound belongs.
AON BOX Speakers: The AON BOX Speakers are the first and only eco-friendly speakers in the market. The speaker boxes’ outer housing and packaging are made with 100% Renewable Resources. Each speaker provides 1 watt of quality sound without the need for batteries! This means that they are not only good for you, but good for the environment.
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