14 Ultimate Sustainable Gift Ideas For This Valentines
Want to give your loved ones sustainable gifts this Valentine’s Day?
Don’t worry! We got you covered!
It’s that time of the year when love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is often termed an official day to profess love to your special someone. This Day is filled with love, joy, excitement, and much PLASTIC!
Today’s hyper-consumerist culture has deluded consumers that gifting is essential to the Day. From balloons, paper with coatings, glitter, foil, flowers, and bows, to too many cards, this Day officially generates the most waste in the month.
According to sources- February 14, by itself, represents an increase of 9 million kilograms of CO2. That’s a lot of carbon emissions for one Day!
But then, you may wonder if giving gifts to your loved one is terrible. The answer is NO! Gifting is a type of love language, and let’s face the truth, we all love receiving gifts. Being conscious of the environment is also a gift you can give the planet.
The answer to all of the above is conscious gifting.
What is Conscious Gifting?
Conscious gifting focuses on giving thoughtful gifts often tailored to the recipient’s interest. This also means giving gifts made of natural, eco-friendly, recyclable materials that don’t add waste to the planet.
It usually takes a lot of time and energy to find the perfect sustainable gift instead of just giving ‘anything’ for gifting. These gifts can be later recycled and reused instead of ending up in a dumpster.
Ultimate Sustainable Gift Ideas For This Valentines:
We’ve compiled an eco-friendly ultimate gift guide made from recycled and upcycled materials and ethically sourced. We assure you that you and your loved ones will enjoy giving and receiving gifts without feeling guilty about the environment.
FOR THE ONES WITH SWEET TOOTH:
- Organic & Vegan Chocolate, Espresso Arabica
BRAND: PASCATI
BUDGET: SAVE
PRODUCT INFO:
A delicious treat for chocolate lovers. This fair-trade chocolate is made up of coffee sourced from Kerala. This gluten-free, zero-preservative, vegan chocolate is an excellent gift for health-conscious sweet lovers.
2. Dark Chocolate with Cranberry and Chilli
BRAND: DARKINS
BUDGET: SPEND
PRODUCT INFO:
A great gift to add just the right amount of spice to your life! This vegan dark chocolate is made of Bhut jholokia chilli that adds just enough sting to the tanginess of the cranberries.
3. Handmade Premium Dry Fruit Filled Dates Gift Box
BRAND: THE DATE HOUSE
BUDGET: SPLURGE
PRODUCT INFO:
A perfect gourmet treat to awaken all of your senses. These handmade dates are stuffed with almond, walnut, or pistachio that compliments the sweet taste of dates with nutty flavors.
FOR THE HEALTH CONSCIOUS:
4. Cotton Meditation Mat
BRAND: MASU LIVING
BUDGET: SAVE
PRODUCT INFO:
An ideal gift for wellness lovers. This cotton chakra mat is excellent for meditation, and the soft feel of cotton is perfect for sitting for long hours.
5. Ocean Waste Nylon Yoga Sports Bra
BRAND: KOSHA YOGA CO.
BUDGET: SPEND
PRODUCT INFO:
This a great gift for fitness and planet lovers. This thoughtfully crafted sports bra is made from recycled ocean waste. The best part is that the bra is moisture-wicking and made to last as it retains shape even after years of use.
6. Kundalini Yoga Mat
BRAND: SPIRITUAL WARRIOR
BUDGET: SPLURGE
PRODUCT INFO:
Yoga lovers will drool over this gift! This luxe microfiber suede mat is made from recycled plastic bottles, and the other part is made from sustainably harvested rubber trees with no PVC, EVA, or synthetic. Perfect for the body and the planet!
FOR THE ONES WITH A GREEN THUMB:
7. Earth Star Plant – Pink
BRAND: UGAOO
BUDGET: SAVE
PRODUCT INFO:
This beginner and pet-friendly plant is low maintenance and ideal for first-time plant parents. The Earth Star is a member of the bromeliad family, native to Brazil. This low-growing stunner has wavy leaves with striped variegation.
8. Haworthia Cymbiformis Plant
BRAND: UGAOO
BUDGET: SPEND
PRODUCT INFO:
A great gift to brighten the workspace of your loved ones. This gorgeous plant is native to South Africa. The Haworthia Cymbiformis means “boat-shaped.”The green fleshy leaves grow in beautiful rosettes and are tipped with translucent skin that gives it a dewy appearance.
9. Rose Plant
BRAND: UGAOO
BUDGET: SPLURGE
PRODUCT INFO:
Professing your love to a nature lover? This gorgeous Rose plant will surely sway them to say yes. This beginner-friendly and relatively low-maintenance rose plant is the best gift to give instead of a bouquet.
FOR THE JEWELLERY LOVERS:
10. STARRY NIGHT HOOP
BRAND: THE LOOM ART
BUDGET: SAVE
PRODUCT INFO:
A perfect gift for statement jewelry lovers. This gorgeous multi-layered hoop earring is handcrafted and hand textured with love in brass with 22k gold.
11. Galaxy Charm Necklace
BRAND: THE LOOM ART
BUDGET: SPEND
PRODUCT INFO:
An excellent necklace that can elevate any outfit. This dreamy charms necklace is handcrafted with love in Brass and has 22k Gold plating.
12. ROOP EARRINGS
BRAND: DHORA
BUDGET: SPLURGE
PRODUCT INFO:
A gorgeous, gorgeous dangler that can steal the show. The earring is handcrafted in base metal with white topaz. This multi-faceted earring can be worn as maang tika too.
FOR THE COZY HOMEBODY:
13. White Throw with Tassels
BRAND: STUDIO COVERS
BUDGET: SPEND
PRODUCT INFO:
A perfect gift for homebodies. This gorgeous and timeless throw is made of cotton and is ideal for people who enjoy simplicity, luxury, and comfort.
14. CABLE KNITTED THROW
BRAND: AVI LIVING
BUDGET: SPLURGE
PRODUCT INFO:
This an excellent gift for organic cotton lovers. Skilled artisans handcraft this elegant Jacquard-woven throw. Made up of 100% organic cotton, with zero harmful chemicals, and is certified by Oeko Tex Standard 100. This gorgeous piece is safe for your skin, home, and environment.
I hope this guide helps you take a greener and more sustainable route this Valentine’s Day!