5 EARTH-LOVING GIFTS FOR YOUR VALENTINE
Show your love this Valentine’s Day with a gift that cares for the planet and the artisans that created it! k.o. kidz searched the globe for the best in romantic, earth-loving gifts for your Valentine —
Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC)
mmmm, Chocolate that’s delicious and good for the planet! ESC’s mission is clear – to provide premium chocolate that has a positive impact on Earth’s species, habitat, and humanity. ESC chocolate is carefully sourced to honor your health and the health of our planet with certifications from the Rainforest Alliance (protects environmental, social and economic sustainability), Non-GMO Project, USDA Organic, Gluten Free, Vegan Action, and Orthodox Union Kosher.
10% of net profits are donated to species and habitat conservation. And, product consists of ethically traded chocolate sourced from small cacao co-ops that employ sustainable farming practices which helps ensure humane working conditions.
*You can use a 15% off coupon code (ESCGIFT15) when shopping their Chocolate Gift Collections for Valentine’s Day.
www.chocolatebar.com
Francis Ellis Candles and more
These candles not only smell great but also multi-task! Hand-crafted, biodegradable & organic essential oil candles are dermatology-tested for use as a body moisturizer, massage oil AND candle. All candles are made from non-GMO Eco Soy wax and containers can be washed out with soap and water, then re-used or recycled.
www.franciselliscandles.bigcartel.com
All women-made, fair trade products with the goal to dream big and change lives. Each item you buy helps fund a seed money micro-grant through Camfed (Campaign for Female Education) to help a woman in Africa launch a small business venture to support herself and her family.
Our favorite choice for eco-friendly accessorizing includes the Healing Hearts stretch bracelet made from recycled magazine paper and $.50 of every purchase is used for child healthcare expenses in Kenya.
www.globalgirlfriend.com
A delightful treat for Valentine’s Day and all year long! Pacifica perfumes are formulated to contain no phthalates, parabens, or artificial colors. All of these subtle and harmonious fragrances are 100% vegan, gluten & cruelty-free, and are available as a spray or roll on.
The Company also minimizes product-manufacturing waste and work with local suppliers to reduce their carbon footprint. Choose from over 20 scents packaged in 100% recycled (and recyclable) boxes.
www.pacificaperfume.com
These soaps nurture your senses and your soul with inspirational words like ‘love’ and ‘hope’ pressed into each bar of soap. They are organic and handcrafted from natural ingredients like moisturizing coconut oil, sustainable palm oil, and pure essential oils. Each batch is hand poured, hand mixed and hand cut in the USA.
Soaps To Live By is also focused on sustainability and charitable giving with organic ingredients sourced from sustainable options and labels made from “biostone” which is fully compostable and biodegradable (and since they are made from stone and not trees, the environment is not harmed). They have also partnered with Trees for the Future to plant a tree for every soap they sell!
www.soaptoliveby.com
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