Sustainable and eco-friendly Valentine’s Day gift ideas
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’ve decided to put together an eco-friendly Valentine’s Day gift guide in case you’re feeling a little uninspired. Whether you’re looking for a gift for your other half or your Valentine, we’ve got you covered.
We’ve compiled a list of gift ideas that don’t make their mark on the planet. Here’s a few gift ideas that are sustainable and eco-friendly:
1. Woodland Trust – Dedicate a tree
The perfect gift for a nature lover or tree enthusiast. Dedicate a tree or a woodland to your special someone in over 50 woods across the UK. Woodland Trust will even send you a special dedication pack, certificate and information on your chosen tree or woodland.
2. Ecoegg Laundry Detergent Egg
For a hint of pink in your laundry routine, why not try our Spring Blossom Laundry Detergent Egg. Our little eco eggs are designed to be gentle on sensitive skin but tough on dirt. Lasting up to 70 washes and only £9.99 – that works out to about 14p per wash. What’s not to love about that?
3. Beach Waste Circular&Co Reusable Coffee Cup
The outer sleeve of this reusable coffee cup is made from 50% beach waste recovered from Cornish coastlines, blended to create unique marble patterns. They also are designed to last up to 10 years and is completely recyclable. This could be the perfect gift for the coffee lover in your life.
If your special someone loves saving time and money, why not introduce the Ecoegg Dryer Egg in their laundry routine? Our Spring Blossom Dryer Eggs are a lovely blush pink colour and the perfect nifty little gift.
Our Dryer Eggs are designed to reduce drying times by up to 28% and even reduce creasing, meaning less time spent ironing.
5. Lyonsleaf
Lyonsleaf offers a range of skincare and, make-up and products designed to help with special and problem skin. From facial oils to baby skincare, Lyonsleaf products would make the perfect gift for anyone.
Oggs make cakes and delicious treats that are completely cruelty free and egg free. If you’ve been looking for vegan treats that are good for the planet, look no further, Oggs has got you covered.
Why not support wildlife by adopting a WWF animal for your loved one? There are a few different species you can show your support to but currently in need of extra support are tigers, gorillas and rhinos.
You can choose from a monthly rolling subscription or an outright payment for the year, WWF will even send you a thank you pack with information on your animal and a soft toy.
Looking for a gift for your bookworm? Why not shop second hand and give a book a new lease on life. Better World Books offers a range of second-hand books. Thus far they’ve helped save 475 million books and counting.
If you’re not an online shopper, give a visit to your local Oxfam bookshop instead.
9. Elephant Box
Elephant Box offers an eco-friendly alternative to plastic lunch boxes and Tupperware. Designed to last a lifetime and gentle on the environment, why not give a gift that’s made to last.
10. Wild deodorant
Chances are you’ve heard of Wild before but if not, Wild offers a sustainable and refillable deodorant alternative. There are 11 scents to choose from including a sensitive range. Not only that, Wild have more recently introduced a body wash range and lip balms.
We’re loving the limited-edition Red Love Heart and Black Love Heart cases. So, if you have that special someone that loves all things hearts, this could be the perfect present for them!
11. Chilly’s
Chilly’s offers the perfect insulated and reusable water bottles. Whether your special someone prefers their tea piping hot or their coffee ice cold, Chilly’s has got you covered. They offer an incredible range of colours, including limited edition collections, so there’s something for everyone.
We hope you’ve found this quick gift guide to be handy and inspiring. Don’t forget to check out our products page for more eco-friendly gifts.
