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Love is in the air. This Valentine’s Day, show it. Luckily, there are hundreds of great green gift ideas these days.
What better way to put a smile on your mate’s face, while letting him or her know you care about the planet? (And you can avoid these Valentine’s Day gift nightmares.)
Here are five green Valentine gift ideas for a range of budgets.
Organically Grown Flowers
Price range: $20-$500
Show your Valentine you really love them with a bouquet of organic flowers. If you have some time, visit your local farmers’ market and ask for organic.
Going for locally grown can also be a great option, and it’s even nicer if you can mention that you met the farmer. If you are running short on time, check out Organic Bouquet online. They deliver!
Green/Conflict-Free Jewelry
Price range: $200-$15,000
Jewelry is the classic V Day gift, and green jewelry is slowly becoming more popular. Companies are starting to recycle gold and other fine metals to make exquisite recycled jewelry.
If you decide to give a diamond piece, make sure that it is conflict free. Some good places to browser are at Green Karat or Brilliant Earth.
Organic Pajamas
Price range: $40-$100
Finding organic clothing today is easier than ever (if not quite totally mainstream). The good news is many stores now offer eco-friendly options, although sometimes selection can be a bit limited.
And for those who don’t have time to spend at the mall, click over to big name Gaiam or support the hip, indy Greenloop out of Portland, Oregon.
Citizen Eco-Drive Watch
Price range: $115-$670
If you are feeling a little more flush or generous this year, check out the Eco-Drive watches from Citizen. They are not only beautiful, but also run completely on solar power. They are also widely available.
Green Candlelit Dinner
Price range: $30-$100
If you would like to have the ultimate Valentine’s Day, make it a truly green evening with a stay at home, home-cooked dinner. First, you can start with some eco candles. Second, get some organic and local food from the market.
While you are out, make sure to pick up some organic wine, to make the night complete. The best part is that you won’t be hopping into the car and wasting gas. You get to enjoy each other and stay cozy at home.
Green gifts can be fun and practical, and can work for just about everyone. So have a happy, romantic Valentine’s Day!
The preceding was a guest post by Ezra Drissman of Eco20/20.
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