Green Valentine's Day Gifts

If you are shopping for gifts this Valentine's Day, think outside of the chocolate box - which will probably end up in a landfill, anyway! Instead, choose a thoughtful present that displays your feelings without harming the environment. Here are some green Valentine's Day gifts that are sure to be appreciated.

Love Bags

Reusable shopping bags are such an easy switch to make and impact the environment greatly. When they are as charming as German design company Reisenthel's LOVE motif bags, they also make perfect green Valentine's Day gifts. Designs available include a collapsible market tote, to which they refer as an updated version of the classic wicker basket and an insulated tote to protect cold foods, among others. Fill the bag with treats and make it an extra special gift.

Reclaimed Glass Jewelry

Jewelry is a lovely Valentine's Day gift, especially when it is evident that you took the time to select something as special and unique as your loved one is to you. Green Ostrich offers some gorgeous, green, one-of-a-kind pieces that your Valentine will adore, especially if she likes antiques and vintage items. There are necklaces and earrings with pendants made from reclaimed antique blue mason jars, cobalt glass, ruby red beer bottles from the 1940s and vintage Blue Willow china.

Recycled Glass Decor

Offering a brand called Fire and Light, Green Feet has some stunning green Valentine's Day gifts handcrafted by artisans using recycled glass. You will find options such as dazzling tea lights in vivid colors that resemble splashing water, glass hearts in a variety of hues perfect for paperweights or table décor and more. Each item comes signed in a lovely gift box, as well.

Bamboo Bath Robe

Online gift retailer Red Envelope offers an eclectic selection of environmentally friendly choices including several that would make excellent green Valentine's Day gifts. For instance, their bamboo terry robe, available in pink or ivory, is thick and comfortable yet made from a renewable resource. Pair it with a soothing bath set for a day of pampering.

Ecofriendly Candles and Candleholders

Valentine's Day gifts should always be a bit romantic, and nothing is quite as romantic as candles. Green Products and Gifts boasts a lovely collection of ecofriendly candles and candleholders from recycled wine bottle candles to granite oil candles and more. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered every time your loved one lights the flame.

No matter what you choose, when you take the time to select green Valentine's Day gifts from the heart your true intentions will shine through.