Be a natural this Valentine’s Day
This blog post is by Pamela Tourigny and edited by Eric Davidson.
Sustainable Valentine’s gifts for the conscious consumer you love.
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Humans love to be loved, and when we nourish good relationships, the rewards are plentiful. It doesn’t have to be that thrilling crazy-good, first-kiss type of romance; all of our loving relationships help us cope with stress, maintain optimism, and even fight the common cold.
Because the ones we love are so important, this Valentine’s Day treat the special people in your life with a meaningful gift that is better for our health and the health of the planet as well. Here are a few ideas to inspire you.
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A Nature Canada e-Card is a fun and easy way to show someone you’re thinking about them, and put a smile on their face. With stunning nature photos, these cards are sure to impress. Besides, it’s online and won’t waste any paper—you don’t get greener than that!
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For a gift that’s both pretty and practical, S’Well water bottles’ Glitter collection is comprised of sleek portable hydration vessels. Polished enough for the office and tough enough for any adventure, it is perfect for keeping your favourite drink chilled or warm: it keeps drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours! Water won’t bead on the outside so hands, bags and papers stay dry. Available in matte colours as well.
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Flowers are nice, but why not try something new? Instead of a bundle of roses, you could get your significant other a houseplant. How about a cactus or a bamboo? It’ll be sure to grow on them—or at least near them. If you prefer to enjoy plants from afar, you can always plant a tree in the wild in someone’s name.
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The cushioning, grip, and toxic free production has made the prAna Henna E.C.O. Yoga Mat a favorite. Its non-toxic manufacturing process is rooted in sustainability, and the mat’s material is UV resistant, lightweight, PVC free, chloride free, and latex free. Available in a range of colours.
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Reduce the dryness in the air with this tiny portable personal humidifier by Homedics. It plugs into wall outlets or your computer USB (AC and USB adaptors included). Ultrasonic technology allows for virtually silent operation and micro fine mist.
Nature Canada supporters are eligible for a discount on all products at terra20 through the Saving For Change program, which also donates 2% of Nature Canada supporter sales to Nature Canada. Sign up here.
