Looking for something special for your green goddess this Valentines? All the gifts ideas I've picked out here are both girlfriend-friendly and green as grass. From ethically-mined gold pendants to non-toxic, fragrant soy candles, there's plenty here to delight. I've even included one or two that come with an additional free gift -- but don't tell!
Click on the image below for details on each product.
Related: Valentine's gifts for men
Guys have a reputation for being hard to buy for, but I had no trouble digging up these great valentine's gift ideas, each of which gives something back to the planet. Click on the image below to see my top picks for men, and show how much you care by picking a green gift this year.
Even if you've never been to London, the odds are you'll know about Covent Garden, and will most probably regard it as being tourist central. But having worked here for years I can personally vouch for the fact that there's more to the place than meets the eye, and it's been a centre of craft in the capital for hundreds of years.
The Apple Market is the best place to find hand-made goods; it's packed with jewellery, clothing and gifts, all of which are made within the UK. And you can now browse sellers online so why not check it out for some valentine's ideas?
We've done some fairly extensive research into what eco-minded individuals want as treats this Christmas, but what do you give the green guy or girl who is already knee deep in energy-saving gadgets, vegan shoes and paraben-free face wash?
One idea that's bound to go down well (and you'll also still be able to get your hands on three days before Christmas, ahem) is films, books and other forms of entertainment based around the very subjects that have us going green in the first place: what I will clumsily refer to here as eco-entertainment. And this year, shop shelves have been brimming with it.
Follow the jump for a roundup.
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Ha ha ha. So you probably knew that Saturday 20th - tomorrow - is the last UK First Class posting date before Christmas.
Were you, like me, planning to do a rush job on your Christmas cards and fling them at a postbox sometime in the next 24 hours?
And did you, like me, not realise that today, 2,000 postal workers will close seven sorting offices as part of a postal strike?
Ha ha ha. Erm. Never mind! Our friends over at Dollymix have compiled a Top 5 charity ecard list!
So come with me over the jump and let's send our wishes of the season in a way that helps those less deserving than us, treats our planet with respect, and doesn't depend on the vagaries of the UK postal system....
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This year has been a great one for ethically-minded parents, and it feels like not a day went by in 2008 when someone didn't alert me to a new toy, clothing label or washing product designed specially for children. There was the launch of Method's new kids range, a delicious-smelling selection that makes bathtime lots of fun, a menagerie of wonderful handmade soft toys including the lovable Bobby Dazzler range, and a real treat for young fashionistas with a clothing range from Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late crocodile hunter.
As the smaller, more sustainable toy companies flourished we saw the big giants flounder, as Mattel's 'biodegradable Barbie' failed to convince savvy parents that the stunt was anything more than greenwash. But what have we liked in the world of eco-friendly toys? Follow the jump for our favourites, all of which are small and affordable enough to go in stockings.
Follow the jump for stockist details
Related: Eco-friendly stocking fillers for her | Eco-friendly stocking fillers for him
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This wonderful concept didn't quite fit in any of our gift roundups, but I liked it so much I felt I just had to share. Inspired by 'nature's instinct to survive', it's a planting pot shaped like a miniature manhole. Available at Generate Design.
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