Love truly brings out the best in us – we become unselfish, kind and thoughtful. We want to sing loudly (usually off-key) as we go about our day, shaking hands with puppies and kissing old ladies on the head. It’s as if your heart physically expands so that you can fit more inside it!  

This Valentine’s Day why not take the opportunity to send your love further afield this year with these ethical gifts?

Recycled Stainless Steel Heart Earrings by Polli – These heartfelt accessories are crafted from 75% recycled stainless steel by designers Maja Rose and Tess Lloyd in a socially responsible studio in Sydney

Heart Print Camisole Dress from People Tree -Sweet nightie made from 100% organic fairtrade certified cotton

Passionflower Exotic Bath and Body Oil by Pure Fiji – This gorgeous blend of coconut oil and nut extracts will definitely put you in the mood for passion!

Huayruro Necklace from Knots & Stones – This gorgeous blood-red necklace is made with with natural bombona seed accents

Plant-a-Bloom Pop-up Heart from Love Eco – What a wonderful substitute for the usual Valentine’s Day card! This delightful heart-shaped decoration is embedded with seeds so that your loved one also receives the gift of a new plant!

Reclaimed Rosewood Bangle by Kayoo – Instead of a single stemmed rose, why not hint that you’d prefer some recycled rosewood jewellery? Simple, elegant and very classy bangle handcrafted by Balinese artisans

Take Me, I’m Yours Ring by Linne Mclarty – I’d be over the moon to receive this stunning silver flower! Award-winning designer, Linnie Mclarty creates her jewellery using 100% recycled silver and gold that has been certified fairtrade and fairmined

Sweet Romance Gift Pack from Divine Chocolate – Go decadent with a clear conscience this year with fairtrade vegetarian friendly chocolates and organic rose! Yuuum!

Grace Bracelet by Kimberley Selwood -Lovingly crafted with recycled sterling silver this sophisticated yet ephemeral piece is available exclusively at ethical jewellery boutique Olive & Reg

Treeheart Love Card by Earth Greetings – I adore this unconventional card with its tweet as sugar parrot design printed on 100% post-consumer waste board

Kissing Swallows Necklace by Vling – Super cute swallow necklace made from upcycled vinyl records 😀

Triple Story peaceBomb Bracelet Set from Article 22: peaceBomb – These truly unique bracelets are hand cast by Laotian artisans from aluminum Vietnam War bomb and scrap metal that litters their farmland; every purchase supports the livelihoods of artisans that work according to their own environmentally and culturally sustainable traditions. What a special way to tell someone you love them!

Aluma Cuff in Bordeaux Red by Oceanides – This luscious cuff was inspired by the delicate cellular structure of a type of microscopic alga found in the Southern Ocean. Surely nothing says I love you like algae?

I Like You and Naps Card by Sad Shop – What’s love without some laughter? Tell it like it is with this love note to your Valentine and to nap-time ;o)

Beer Gift Hamper from Naturally Gifted – Does your Valentine like the odd drop? Then why not spoil them with this amazing selection of organic and carbon neutral beers with some organic tasty treats thrown in too!

Overnight Bag by Elvis & Kresse – Give the man you love a bag he’ll be proud to show his mates – this overnight/sports bag has been made from genuine decommissioned fire-hose…hot!

Valentine Tees by Hendrick Boards – Doing something together to help animals is ALWAYS romantic! These charming tees from Hendrick Boards are made from 100% certified organic cotton and each purchase aids rescue shelters! =^..^= xox

PAWSitively Yours Charm Bracelet from Fred Myer Jewelers – This diamond bracelet is a very sparkly way to celebrate your love of all creatures great and small! Proceeds from each purchase go toward the very important work done by the Humane Society

For more Valentine’s Day eco-inspiration check out my feature “I Heart Eco and I Heart You” in the fabulous Daisy Green Magazine!