Romance is in the air ~ Whether you are celebrating with a significant other, your galentine’s, or loving yourself, check out our ideas for this day of love without compromising the love of our Earth!

What to gift ~

Plants > Flowers ~

Flower bouquets are one of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts. Unfortunately, it’s possible that those flowers were unethically sourced and with increased shipping emissions.

Instead, gift succulents like this sweet Bliss Garden. Or, support your local farm and get locally grown flowers or plants (Galentine’s Day trip!).

Sustainably Designed Cards ~

Millions of cards are discarded each Valentine’s Day. Instead of buying plastic-based waste, check out these sustainable cards by Farmette Co made from natural cotton fibers, which are upcycled from the garment industry, and abaca fibers, from a plant in the banana family.

Or, opt for plantable cards made from seeds for a surprise gift! There are a bunch available on Etsy.

Fair-Trade Chocolate ~

Chocolate boxes are a huge source of plastic pollution from Valentine’s Day.

Fair-trade chocolate guarantees that the cocoa was sourced in a responsible way for the farmers and the environment, and it always tastes delicious. Look for the fair-trade certification on chocolate in your local grocery store or online.

Bake Something Homemade ~

Check out this truffle recipe from our nutritionist friends at Hellman Health. Whether this is for a significant other, your galentine’s party, or just yourself, these are healthy and sweet!

Self Care Gift ~

Ease into the evening ~ Treat her or yourself to this nighttime at-home spa-care set for skin, sleep, and the luxury of calm. All ingredients are hand-blended pure and vegan with organic essential-oil derived fragrances, free of soy, gluten, alcohol and synthetic fragrances.

Responsibly Sourced Jewelry ~

Mejuri is the top sustainable jewelry brand. They use recycled materials and are upping their traceability measures. They also offer recycling programs for worn out pieces. Ladies, check out their men’s rings to add an edge to his look. Men, she will honestly love any of their pieces!

Refillable Candles ~

These refillable candles are the perfect solution for those who want to enjoy the lovely ambiance of candles, without the negative environmental waste of single-use candles.

Organic Cotton Hoodie ~

Ladies, get an organic cotton hoodie for your guy to replace the numerous ones you’ve stolen (and so now you have a new cozy one to ‘borrow’!). Guys, let her ;)

p.s., having a night in? MATE organic cotton sweat sets are perfect for that.

Use code 15LYDIAD for 15% off MATE The Label

Accessories for Him ~

Keep him looking chic and warm in this sustainable scarf by ASKET.

What to Wear ~

Regeneratively Designed Dresses ~

Feminine, oh-so-chic, and conscious of our Earth ~ three wonderful phrases to describe Christy Dawn! Check out her dresses here.

Have all the girls dress up for a Galentine’s Day dinner party in dresses for a night to remember <3

Classic Menswear ~

Guys, keep it simple for your date-night attire. A crisp white button down for a fancier night, or a sweater for her to cozy into. Or, you can never go wrong with a plain white tee à la James Dean. Check out ASKET or L’Estrange.

Natural Fabric Lingerie ~

Most underwear is made out of petrochemical-based, synthetic (read: plastic) fabrics and treated with toxins, without a disclaimer of “wear at your own risk” attached. This is why it is best to opt for all-natural, certified organic fibers that are not processed with toxic chemicals ~ and are still beautiful. Check out our full guide here.

p.s., this is also a great gift idea!

Sustainable Silk Sleep Set ~

Slip into this sustainably designed silk set at the end of the night as the last ‘gift’ for the evening. Sleep or no sleep ~