Ideas to Make Your Valentine’s Day Greener
Valentine’s Day is almost here. This year, show some love for the planet and your Valentine by buying an eco-friendly gift.
Looking for suggestions, try these resources:
Flowers and Jewelry
- Send sustainably sourced bouquets from UrbanStems
- Try purchasing jewelry from one of The Good Trade’s 15 ethical and sustainable jewelry brands
- Check out the unique hand-crafted items made from recycled and reused materials available through Ariana Boussard-Reifel
Chocolate and Wine
- Be sweet to the earth and send fair trade and organic chocolates
- Raise a glass to love and buy one of FOOD&WINE’S 19 most sustainably farmed wines
Other Gift Ideas
Wrap your sweetheart in love and gift items made with recycled materials like these warm cozy throws at Target made with recycled polyester.
Need more inspiration? From recycled brass jewelry to recycled steel water bottles, Sustainable Chic has 14 Sustainable Valentines ideas to inspire you this year.
General Tips
In addition to Yale Sustainability’s list of tips that include vendors for fair trade chocola
tes and recyclable cards, remember to:
- Upcycle or repurpose items around the house for decorations.
- Use seasonal and locally sourced food for your party.
- Buy in bulk and limit single-use packages.
- Use reusable serveware, plates, napkins, and flatware.
- Recycle empty beverage containers.
- Compost your food scraps after your party.
- Don’t place streamers or balloons in with your recycling.