Thinking about what to get your man this Valentine's Day that it both romantic and eco-friendly? Hippyshopper has put together this gift guide to make your shopping easier, even if buying for Mr Have It All.

Need inspiration for a greener Valentine's Day gift for the lady in your life?

If you're looking for something a bit different than the traditional chocolate and flower combo for your darling, check out our gift guide for her this Valentine's.

If you're planning on celebrating Valentine's Day this month, why not make it more eco-friendly. One way of doing it would be to create your own cards instead of opting for mass-produced cards with impersonal poems of love, or give a whole plant instead of a bunch of cut-off flowers.

If you are struggling for ideas of ethical gifts to get your love we've put together these handy gift guides for him and her.

But here are a few tips for a greener Valentine's Day:

- If you're buying a card, make it one made out of recycled paper. Or earn brownie points and make your own!

- Looking for flowers? Buy locally grown ones or if your sweetheart has green fingers why not give him or her a 'grow-your-own' set. Or buy a lovely plant that will bloom many times over.

- Buy fair-trade, ethically or locally produced chocolate - cocoa can be the big eco sinner so choose well.

We of course love presents - who doesn't - and with a bit of thought it is possible to buy or make something that truly shows your affection. Or you could do something romantic like going for a walk or running a bath for your other half.

Happy Eco Valentine's Day!

Valentine's gifts for him.

Valentine's gifts for her.

News this week that China has struck a deal with the UK and - for the first time in almost two decades - two giant pandas will take residence in Edinburgh Zoo is sure to make Brits go panda crazy.

The arrival of Tian Tian (sweet) and Yangguang (sunlight) have already increased the interest of pandas on the Isles if looking at the news articles surrounding the race and its wellbeing. Not to mention that pandas are extremely cute!

But expect more panda mania later this year as the World Wildlife Foundation (WFF) celebrates its 50th anniversary. The world's leading independent environmental organisation - famous for its panda logo - has already started marking the occasion, and we're certain to hear more about it in the months to come.

There are many things that you can do to help support the work of the WWF: switch off your lights for WWF's Earth Hour; buy a set of Royal Mail commemorative set of stamps celebrating its 50th anniversary; make a donation; or volunteer to campaign with the charity.

One of the more popular ways to help is to adopt an animal in great danger of extinction. Choose between polar bears, bottlenose dolphins, Asian elephants, Bengal tigers, Amur leopards, orang-utans, black rhinos, Hawksbill turtles, Adélie penguins, jaguars, or giant pandas. For as little as £3 per month, you can help ensure these species will be around for future generations.

WWF is a challenging, constructive, science-based organisation that addresses issues from the survival of species and habitats to climate change, sustainable business and environmental education. Its global network spans across more than 90 countries and is almost wholly dependent on its five million supporters worldwide. The UK division was launched on 23 November 1961.

For more information visit www.wwf.org.uk

Photo: WWF / Bernard de Wetter

During the cold winter months many experience dry skin caused by moving from hot to cold environments throughout the day, and it can be difficult to find a moisturiser that works. And if you're an eco-bunny you probably want your skincare products to have all the green credentials as well as provide long-lasting hydration.

No Nonsense has launched a Real Skin Cream range specially developed for your face, body, hands and feet - all with no nasties. In fact, their face and body creams contain only four ingredients each, and they're all organic: vitamin-rich fair-trade shea butter, two natural plant oils and one essential oil.

With a delightful scent, the cream has a mousse-like consistency which melts into your skin, providing immediate hydration. The entire range is hypoallergenic, perfect for sensitive and problem-skin, and suitable for vegans.

Creator of No Nonsense Dawn Lyle says:
"Many skin problems are caused by the chemicals contained in over-medicalised skincare products which can cause damage, dry skin and premature ageing as they accumulate over time. I decided to call this product Real Skin Cream because it avoids all the rubbish that isn't needed and simply delivers the concentrated moisturisation that skin cries out for."

No Nonsense creams are available in Rosehip & Shea, Apricot & Shea and Hemp & Shea, and are priced at £15 (100ml).

You can even try before you buy, so head over to www.nononsensebodycare.co.uk to request a free sample or to invest in a face and body cream that truly works!

A great gift for boys and girls - both young and old. This cool space explorer kit is made up of fourteen easy to assemble wooden parts to build and paint - making your own rocket!

There's more. The box is printed on the inside layer with cut out shapes to make a space mobile with!

Talk about a great way to reduce packaging and make recycling fun.

Feeling artistic? Get the space rocket kit from Pea Green Things for £14.00.

Photo: Pea Green Things

I love this notebook! Not only is it 100% ethically produced, I simply love the name of it. Ok, so it might be because my first name can be shortened to Betty...

The notebooks are made with soft organic cotton, and are available in several stylish colours.

Whether you want to use it as your 'to-do' list or to jot down notes for your blog, this will make writing so much more fun!

Available at Eco Age for £8.00.

Photo: Eco Age

Now this is a great gift for any music aficionado. These days vinyl records aren't found in most homes, but with this clever new use of the classic item, you can add a bit of retro style to you home.

The coasters are made from abandoned records that have been pressed into shape and coated for durability. A great way to add a special touch to your New Year's Party!

Better yet, all sales support the Natural History Museum's research into understanding diseases like malaria and conserving biodiversity of our planet. So it's actually two gifts in one!

Available from the Natural History Museum's online shop for £18.00 + delivery.

Photo: Natural History Museum.

If your Christmas present receiver is an urban dweller with no garden space, why not wrap this sleek looking aerogarden and place it under the tree?

An indoor hydroponic garden that allows you to easily grow a variety of herbs, lettuce, cherry tomatoes or even chilli peppers, the Aerogarden is an energy-efficient, organic-based environment to see if you have been blessed with 'green fingers'.

Quick and easy to set up, you can start the growing process immediately. The mini-garden monitors itself to create ideal growing conditions for each plant and alerts you when it's time to add more water and nutrients. So you don't need to worry, even if you're lacking the gardening gene.

Head over to Eco Age's online store to get your hands on an Aerogarden for £130.00.

If you're at a loss of what to get your loved one, why not opt for this indulgent gift set from The Body Shop?

Perfect to de-stress after Christmas Day, everyone would love a bit of 'me-time' with these delightful luxury gift set with the tropical scent of fresh coconut.

The set contains:
- Coconut Shower Cream 250 ml
- Coconut Body Butter 200 ml
- Coconut Soap 100 g
- Coconut Body Scrub 200 ml
- Two-Tone Bath Lily

Available through The Body Shop's website for £23.00.

The Body Shop believe there is only one way to beautiful, nature's way. They constantly seek out wonderful natural ingredients from all four corners of the globe, and bring products bursting with effectiveness to enhance your natural beauty and express your unique personality. Against animal testing, all products and ingredients are sourced responsibly.

Photo: The Body Shop

For anyone wishing to add a bit of Old Hollywood glamour to this year's Christmas parties, red lips are a must.

This deep, timeless red lipstick designed by Daniel Sandler for 'all for eve' is the perfect choice. A blue based red; it is suitable for most skin types.

'all for eve' is a stand-alone beauty and lifestyle brand that works together with some of the leading brands in the beauty and fashion industry, and donates its net profits to The Eve Appeal, which supports women's cancers.

The crimson lipstick is designed to create a feeling of courage and poise in celebration women's strength.

It is available from Pure Design for £10.00 + delivery.

Pure Design has chosen to match 'all for eve's' commitment by donating 100% of Pure Design profit from sales to The Eve Appeal.

Photo: Pure Design

Despite the iPad taking the world with storm, there is sometimes nothing better than to curl up in the sofa with a good book. For anyone interested in great organic British food, check out the third book in Sawday's hugely successful Go Slow series: Eat Slow Britain.

Take a journey to forty-five of Britain's most special places to eat and meet owners and chefs who grow their own food, source only the very best local produce, and who prepare it all with love and flair - all from the comfort of your own home! Eat Slow Britain is published in collaboration with the Soil Association, and also focuses on some of Britain's best organic food producers.

Discover the flavours of British foods, and meet artisan cheese makers, master bakers, farmers and brewers, and get a couple ideas for your holiday next year too.

Available from the bookshop at Sawday's for £12.99 + delivery.

Photos: Sawday's

This is the perfect stocking filler for anyone heading to sunnier climates in the New Year or for someone you want to treat to a relaxing night in.

The sweet and handy tin is packed with head to toe essentials, including Milk & Honey Body Lotion, Champagne Lip Shimmer and Beeswax Lip Balm, and is recyclable, making sure it isn't damaging to the environment.

Burt's Bees products contain honey which has a soothing effect and adds softness to the skin - an excellent natural moisturiser!

The holiday suitcase tin contains:
- Super Shiny Grapefruit & Sugar Beet Shampoo (29.5ml)
- Super Shiny Grapefruit & Sugar Beet Conditioner (29.5ml)
- Citrus & Ginger Root Body Wash (29.5ml)
- Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion (29.5ml)
- Peach & Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub (15g)
- Radiance Day Cream (7g)
- Beeswax Lip Balm (4.25g)
- Champagne Lip Shimmer (2.6g)

Available from Burt's Bees for £19.99.

Photo: Burt's Bees

Don't know about you, but I love great quality food products. So for me a hamper full of fairtrade delights would be perfect!

The Fairtrade Foundation Festive hamper from Traidcraft Shop contains a selection of handpicked products from dedicated fair trade organisations including Zaytoun olive oil from Palestine, Divine chocolate with cocoa from Ghana and award-winning Cafedirect organic coffee from Peru. That's three of my favourite things!

Available on Traidcraft Shop online a large basket is filled with one each of the following:
- Traidcraft Fruit, Chocolate and Nut Cookies 180g
- Traidcraft Fairtrade Cashew Nut Snack Pack 50g
- Harry's Nuts Salted Peanuts 120g
- Divine Dark Chocolate after Dinner Mints 200g
- Dubble Milk Chocolate Christmas Puddings 90g
- Divine Drinking Chocolate 400g
- Fairtrade Sweet Justice Honey 340g
- Qi Organic Green Loose Tea 100g
- Cafedirect Machu Picchu Organic Ground Coffee 227g
- Palestinian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml
- Valdevina Malbec 2009 Argentinean Red Wine 75cl

Giving a Fairtrade Christmas hamper to a loved one this holiday will help producers in 13 developing countries, so that they can get a little extra to spend on the necessities of life.

And if you quote 'HAMPER' in the online basket, the lovely people at Traidcraft are offering free delivery.

Available from www.traidcraftshop.co.uk for £49.95.

Photo: Traidcraft

Ok, so I might be a bit too old for a toy car, but it would make the perfect present for the Little Mr or Little Miss in your family.

With no motors, batteries, lights or sounds, each car is hand made with love and attention for a child to treasure and one day pass to the next generation.

The Baghera retro pedal cars are the perfect mode of transport for pint sized passengers. Made by a reputable French manufacturer, these timeless metal cars are built to last a lifetime. The range is inspired by vintage classics, and includes cars, fire trucks and helicopters.

What is not to love about them!

Prices start from £59.00, and the cars are available from selected retailers nationwide, including:

The Shock Group
T: 01630 656737
www.craftandplay.co.uk

Surbiton Natural Health Centre
T: 020 8399 2772
14 Claremont Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4QU