Hug Trees and People!
1. Fair Trade Flowers | If you have your heart set on flowers for your Valentine, keep your eye out for the Fair Trade logo. Support farming communities by giving them access to health care and education. Fair Trade farms encourage women workers to pursue leadership roles, and also receive paid maternity leave and a guarantee of their job upon their return.
2. Book Buddies | Use what already exists as a neat gift! Go to your local used book store & repurpose a book of love poems or just find that lightly used, twice loved book by your pal's favorite author.
3. Uber-Sustainable Underwear | A little more personal than the rest, but check out PACT http://www.wearpact.com/. They track the cotton in their pantaloons (and socks and tees) from growing and harvesting organic cotton in the field to final sewing, and everything in between! With PACT's organic, Fair Trade, and adorable style, let your Valentine look good and do good at the same time!
4. Neighborly Nourishment | Just shop local when creating that perfect dinner or breakfast for you darling tree hugging special someone. Get creative with your heart shaped cookie cutters and go to town with organic produce and local specialties for the perfect V-day menu!
(Also, if you're really in the romantic mood, you know, with Marvin Gaye playing in the background...check out http://sustaincondoms.com/. Fair Trade, sustainable, natural latex condoms. Who knew? Note: they're vegan too!)
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