10 green gifts for Valentine's Day31 January 2013
If you want to get a little something for that special person, here are some ideas for presents that won't cost the Earth.
1. Flower power
Instead of intensively-produced, cut flowers, why not buy your valentine a living plant or tree. If you have a bit of creative flair, you could make simple paper flowers with this easy guide. Alternatively, choose a floral inspired gift, such as wildflower seeds or a bee-friendly tea towel - take a look at our Bee Cause gifts.
2. Sweet treats
Try your hand at making cookies with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. If you're pushed for time or prefer to buy, look for Fair Trade or organic chocolate. For best buys, see the chocolate reports by Ethical Consumer.
3. Make your own voucher
For a completely unique, eco-friendly (and free) gift, make your own personalised voucher, with a promise to make breakfast in bed, treat them to a special day out or anything else you know they'll love.
4. Gorgeous gifts
For something special, check some great eco-friendly gifts for him and her in Friends of the Earth Shop.
5. Candlelit dinners
Saving energy is a great excuse to turn off your lights and have a romantic dinner by candlelight. Try using vegetable-based or beeswax candles which are better for the environment (and your health) than paraffin candles.
6. Free ecards 7. Romantic meal
8. Fuel their passion 9. A little of what you fancy... 10. If music be the food of love...
Show a little love for the environment by sending one of our free Valentine ecards.
Thinking of cooking up a treat? Get some inspiration for planet-friendly recipes on our yummy Food & Recipes board on Pinterest.
Subscribe to a magazine on whatever subject gets them excited - from food and gardening, to wildlife and crafts.
Whatever their favourite tipple, choose organic or Fair Trade this year - get 5% off from Vinceremos.
Give them a gift they can listen to over and over. Use this link to buy a Gift Card with fairsharemusic.com and they'll donate half the profits to fund Friends of the Earth campaigns.
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