Ecowarriors, February is almost here and we can already feel the love in the air! Valentine’s Day is the one day a year EVERYONE gets to feel the absolutely magical power of love. Love is so beautiful and Valentine’s Day simply a celebration of that.

So how can we celebrate this holiday while loving Mother Earth at the same time? We have found some eco-friendly Valentine’s Day gifts and ideas that will not only impress your someone special but also share your love for the environment!

Gifts

 1. Indigenous Designs is Fair trade clothing that only use natural and organic fibers and low impact dyes. They have a wide selection of cute hats and scarves, the perfect gift for these cold winter days!

2.  If chocolates are more your thing, we found a few different companies with great selections.  DAGOBA Organic Chocolates are Rainforest Alliance Certified. They use organic and sustainably-grown cacao from farms that conserve and reinvigorate the rainforest.  Lake Champlain Chocolates has a wide variety of Valentine’s themed chocolates. This Vermont based company boasts organic and non-GMO cocoa and fair trade certification through Fair For Life.

3. If you really want to impress your eco-friendly lover, consider a 3 month gift subscription to the Homegrown Collective . Each month a box of goodies arrives right to your door. Each box is filled with different green items and can include things like local products, homemade treats and how-to kits to create your own herb gardens.

4. If you’re ready to take that next step this V-Day, consider Mia Diamond, the world’s leader in alternative diamonds. They create man made diamonds and use recycled gold and silver for all of their jewelry. This keeps mining, an extremely environmentally destructive practice, to a minimum!

If giving gifts isn’t your things, here are some eco-friendly date ideas for your Valentine:

1. Take your date to a butterfly garden or botanical garden. These are usually climate controlled so they will keep you out of the cold while also giving you a beautiful serene backdrop to spend time with your love.

2. If the weather permits, take your date on a picnic in the park. Pack some fresh fruits and veggies and grab a bottle of champagne and just spend the afternoon watching the clouds go by.

3. If your Valentine lives more of an active lifestyle then look into adventure activities like mountain hiking or stand up paddle boarding. Any activity that involves sunshine and fresh air seems like the perfect go to date for eco-friendly Valentines.

4. Finally, one of the most romantic things (we think) for a V-Day date is to cook a meal together. Go to the market together and pick out your ingredients then get into the kitchen. Spending time cooking together creates a special bond of teamwork and it’s always fun to throw food at each other!

These are just a few ideas that are sure to impress ANY special someone. Don’t forget to share your ways of celebrating an eco-friendly Valentine’s Day !