The Eco-Friendly Brands we're loving this Valentine's Day

It's nearly Valentine's Day!

We know that Valentine's Day can feel like another holiday designed to get you to buy unnecessary items and feel inadequate if you haven't spent enough. 

But for every box of plastic-wrapped chocolates and straight-to-landfill decorations, there are plenty of wonderful small businesses producing thoughtful and eco-friendly gifts designed to stay with you.

So take a look at our round-up of lovingly crafted items from independent businesses if you need some tips. The perfect gift to celebrate them - or yourself!

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1. Reversible Robin

For beautiful and unique jewellery, look no further than designer Sophie's range of acrylic and sterling silver jewellery. All handmade in her Oxfordshire studio, we have a special soft spot for her heart-shaped pendants. 

2. Agnes + Cat

If you're looking for the perfect way for yourself or your partner to indulge and unwind, Agnes + Cat's beautifully scented products are the ideal treat. Vegan friendly and sustainably produced in small batches, we recommend their Rose Petal and Ylang Ylang bath salts for a truly relaxing experience.

3. Turtle Doves

With sustainability and circularity at the core of their business, Turtle Doves make 100% recycled cashmere accessories using discarded cashmere jumpers. Their items are wonderfully soft and the gorgeous range of colours make them a big hit here at Y.O.U

4. UpCircle

The fellow B Corp brand shaking up skincare and beauty: UpCircle intercept waste from the food industry (such as coffee grounds and fruit stones) and create skincare products. All their products are vegan and cruelty free, and with their extensive range you can find something for every skin type.

5.Leiho

With a mission to create opportunities for change via everyday products, Leiho provides skills training and employment for underserved communities. We love their bamboo socks and the little messages hidden in them. You can shop Leiho socks on our website.

6. Y.O.U Underwear

And as always, we love our organic cotton Y.O.U Underwear! For when you're looking for super soft essentials in a range of styles and colours, as well as the cosiest loungewear. We are a B corp certified small business and our Buy One Give One policy means we donate underwear for every item bought. Shop our matching sets here - perfect for Valentine's!

For more inspiration: 

Find out which B Corps we love

Take a look at how we're Recycling our Mailing Bags

And shop sustainable underwear for Valentine's Day

Images courtesy of Y.O.U Underwear and the listed brands.