I’m going green for Valentine’s Day, how about you?

This February 14th, when it’s time to show your loved ones how you feel, send the message in an environmentally and socially conscious way. As more and more companies are becoming aware of their impact on our world, the options to go green when gifting has expanded beyond making a homemade card out of recycled paper. From the eclectic to the more traditional, here are a few ideas from your pals at Sustain the Green.

Perhaps one of the most common gifts on Valentine’s Day is flowers, specifically roses. Obviously at the most fundamental level, giving something that has to be removed from its natural earthly origin seems the exact opposite of going green. However, at www.OrganicBouquet.com, you can find a variety of organically grown and maintained floral arrangements without breaking your budget. Not only do they grow their products using organic methods, their packaging is made with sustainable, biodegradable materials. On top of all this, this mission-based company uses a percentage of your purchase to help provide for a variety of environmentally and socially responsible projects.

For those looking for something a little more unique, check out the ideas at www.GreenHeartShop.org. Gifts at this Chicago based eco-fair trade non-profit shop range across a variety of options, from recycled barn wood birdhouses to a hand bag made from the tops of soda cans. For the ladies looking to get their man a green gift this Valentine’s Day, check out their beer tumblers made from recycled glass and old beer bottles. If he’s not a drinker, maybe try the cruelty-free leather wallet with the world map imprint.

Even if you are on the most minimal of budgets, you can still go green this Valentine’s Day by using reusable bags when you go wine shopping, or staying in and cooking a romantic organic dinner rather than driving across town to go to a restaurant. Whichever method you utilize to Sustain the Green, we wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day.

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