Today’s Solutions: February 13, 2026

Valentine’s Day is all about love, but traditional gifts such as balloons and toys can take a toll on the environment. Show some love for your valentine and the planet this year with these sustainable alternatives to your favorite gifts.

  1. Vrai Jewelry: The diamond is responsible for some of Africa’s bloodiest conflicts. Vrai is taking a more ethical approach to jewelry with their high-quality lab grown diamonds.
  2. DedCool Fragrances: If your loved one loves perfume, consider DedCool. This LA-based brand creates its unisex fragrances locally and without the harsh chemicals of traditional perfumes. Their products are vegan, nontoxic, and phalate-, paraben-, and carcinogen-free.
  3. Bearaby: Weighted blankets can reduce anxiety and increase serotonin to give you a better night’s sleep. These sustainable options from Bearaby are made from eucalyptus fibers and responsibly farmed organic cotton.
  4. Coyuchi Unisex Mediterranean Organic Robe: If your partner likes luxury, these robes made from organic, regenerative, and circular materials are inspired by the peshtemals used in Turkish hammams.
  5. Parachute Mattress: What’s better than the gift of a good night’s sleep? Parachute mattresses are made of 100 percent organic cotton, pure New Zealand wool, and tempered steel. Your loved one will sleep soundly knowing their mattress is working for them and the earth.
  6. Coyuchi Sheets: Many companies sell organic cotton linens. Coyuchi takes it one step further with their circular-economy Coyuchi For Life subscription services which offer discounts on other products and a free new set of sheets when you mail back your old worn ones.
  7. Bouqs flowers: Flowers are a Valentine’s Day classic and these bouquets are the height of sustainability. Bouqs partners directly with eco-friendly farms which practice minimizing waste, recycling water, and using sustainable growing methods.

If you’re treating your valentine to something special this holiday, consider one of these sustainable options. These green alternatives to your favorite classics are perfect for pampering your loved ones and the earth!

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