5 Sustainable Valentine Gifts to Give This Valentine’s Day!

Hey earth muffins! If you can’t tell by the red and pink aisles at every major store, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While a huge teddy bear is cute and cuddly for a while, Teddy will (unfortunately) end up as trash in a landfill in the near future. So, what gifts can you give that won’t harm the planet?? Here is a list of the best sustainable valentine gifts to give this Valentine’s Day!

The BEST Eco-Friendly Gifts to Give This Valentine’s Day:

One of the best things to give your valentine is not even a gift at all – opt for an experience of some sort. This could be tickets to a favorite band, a coupon for a local date night, or even a small trip. Choosing experiences is awesome because it reduces the environmental impact of a material (typically plastic wrapped) gift. Try to pick local experiences whenever possible! 😊

For valentines with a sweet tooth, you don’t have to buy a cheesy box full of chocolates. Instead, purchase a bunch of local sweets! Shop around the bakeries in your area – find cookies, cupcakes, truffles, etc. Not only will you satisfy your valentine’s craving for sugar, you might find a new sweet shop to hit up year round.

While money isn’t always seen as “thoughtful”, it is an option for a sustainable valentine gift… If your partner has been saving up for a trip or to pay off a debt or to buy a new electronic, contribute some extra money to help them reach their goal. You might have spent this money on a teddy bear or wasteful present otherwise, so it’s a win-win (especially for the planet).

Additional Valentine Gifts to Give:

There are plenty of sustainable alternatives to paper valentine cards; one of my favorites is to give a houseplant instead. Skip the paper and the (eventual) dead roses and give your valentine something that will make them smile all year. If your partner isn’t a fan of plants, maybe a bouquet of felt flowers will do the trick.

Last but not least, a great gift for Valentine’s Day is a home cooked meal. While going out to a local restaurant is fun and supports the community, it can be super busy on February 14th. Take the time to cook up your partner’s favorite dishes and have a romantic dinner in the comfort of your own home.

This Valentine’s Day, opt for a more sustainable gift for your love. Avoid the huge teddy bears and plastic boxes of chocolates, as those just end up in the landfill in a few weeks or years. Give an experience, a home cooked meal, or a tray of locally baked sweets. 😍 The opportunities are endless! What are you doing for Valentine’s Day this year? Comment below!

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