Eleven Sustainable Valentine's Day Gifts For Her 2021

Many couples buy one-timely gifts for their partners and end up throwing them in the trash can at the end of the day. While we celebrate the season of love, the earth celebrates the season of death.

Sustainable Valentine's Day Gifts

Gifting stuff that cant be reused and goes straight to trash and unethical items like animal skin/leather products ruin the whole idea of love. It barely proves the point and actually does more damage than expected. Now these gifts which actually represent love and devotion, should be something that is allowed to grow and flower. We are not just talking about plants but the gifts which keep reminding your partner of the everlasting love that you both share. Hence, we bring you a collection of the best sustainable gifting solutions (Covid Optimised) for the Greek goddess of the relationship -

1. Cork yoga mats

We want her to be happy and healthy, we encourage her to exercise and practice yoga but she doesn't pay heed. Well, gifting this very special yoga mat would definitely, give her the motivation that she needs. Unlike typical yoga mats, cork mats are made of oak tree bark, which grows back when harvested sustainably — making this a great gift for an eco-minded yogi.

2. Thermal Travel mug

If your girl is anything like me and she gets cold all the time then you should try this. A travel mug that insulates the constituents from the exterior temperature keeping them warm or cold is the best option for her. Alternatively, you could buy a chargeable thermal travel mug that she could remember you every time she sips from it.

3. Indoor Plants

A very common but effective type of gift. Plants symbolise love and grow with it. So get her some sturdy indoor plants like the snake plant or the Aloe Vera. The plant would not only contribute to the non-biodegradable waste but also she would remember you with every flower that the plant would give her.

4. Self-watering seed starter

If she loves having plants but can barely get through the seeding stage then this can definitely help her out. Get her the self-watering seed starter kit. It needs to be watered occasionally and the device retains water and the seeds thrive in the decomposable and sustainable setup.

5. Essential oils

Every woman should get this! Essential oils do much more than just healing the skin. They also induce glow and richness to the body. The process of applying an essential oil provides massage to the area that also helps in the healing. Literally, any woman would want to have essential oils and see pondering over some website looking for them So why not gift her some? Even though the myth lures out that essential oils are costly and pricey, the truth doesn't change that they are not. Especially as compared to what they give, the price is nothing. And after all, it's just a few drops of the essential oils that have to be used anyway.

6. Compost bin

Is she wanting to grow in life in terms of sustainability but is unclear about where to start? Then you should definitely gift her the small size compost bin which can help her build an eco-friendly habit towards herself and nature.

7. Hoodies

If there's one thing you cant ditch is the hoodies. And coming from a girl hear this, 'The hoodies that are owned by the boyfriend/girlfriend is even more special!" So if you feel like not spending a penny and still getting her something she would love and cherish then definitely gift her your hoody.

8. Spa

There is one thing that women have missed to death in the pandemic and that is the spa. But now that the rules are changing, you can book her a spa appointment delivered at home. Trust me she needs it. So do it like now!

9. Bamboo jewellery

Well, coming from the sustainability point of view, metal has an extremely high embodied energy due to the production procedure and so does a stone. Please think about it, will your girl be freely able to wear it without the fear of being snatched? So an easy, better, and eco-friendly alternatives are bamboo products and jewellery. Right from toothbrushes to straws, there are many options available to be imbibed in your life. And when it comes to bamboo jewellery, it won't itch in her ears like metal, and it comes in many different pocket-friendly options. So choose the right way.

10. Solar Powered Phone Charger

This particular option can be gifted to both him and her and they both are gonna love it. So bye-bye dead phones. Even if it is a trip or an outing or even day to day travelling her phone needs a battery to click those thousand pictures of the sun and herself and she needs a sustainable way to do it. Why not use solar energy to do it. The charger would definitely pay back its actual charges by saving the electricity and money we invest in power banks and fast chargers.

11. A trip!

Keeping in mind the current conditions and the latest regulations plan her an outing that she needs after almost a year-long lockdown. Be it with her girlfriends, all by herself, or a couple's outing, let her spend some time in nature. But while doing this make sure you are safe and protected from the virus out there.

So the best idea is not to gift her anything such as expensive metals or diamonds that would also take a toll on your wallet. But if she wants it then who are we to judge. Though it is best to stay one with nature avoiding the trash and animal cruelty, you must also take into account what she wants. The best is to ask her directly, and if she's a rational person, she will give you the options for her as every individual is different.

With this, we come to the end of the list but the real sustainable gifting ideas do not end here. They are all that your creativity can do. Like making plant combos or making a jewellery set or more. Every girl deserves a gift that does not violate the laws of nature. Se would want to flaunt the gifts that her partner gives her without having the fear of losing them in public.

Views expressed are the author’s own.