Show your guy (and the planet) a little love this Valentine’s Day with one of these eco-friendly picks from Earth911. Sure to suit any taste and budget, this list is packed with presents that are sure to bring a smile to any husband or boyfriend’s face.
DATE Black watch by WeWOOD
Help your guy keep time in style with this rustic watch from
WeWOOD. Made from natural and recycled Blackwood, a hardwood native to Tasmania's forests, this eye-catching timepiece is durable and long-lasting enough to withstand even the most rugged outdoor activities.
For added green brownie points, WeWOOD will plant a tree for every watch purchased - more than offsetting the materials used to make your gift.
Price: $119
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Organic Beer Sampler Sets from EcoExpress
Ditch the pricey bottle of bubbly for your guy, and opt for an ice-cold brew instead. This sampler set includes the best organic beers from around the U.S. Best of all, these picks are hand-selected for you (in case you aren't up on the ideal hop content of an amber ale).
The six-pack includes includes Pale Ale, IPA, Chocolate Stout, Amber Ale, Porter and Pilsner. But if you're feeling extra loving this Valentine's Day, you can also purchase eight or 10-pack samplers.
Price: $17.99 for a six-pack
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Customized candy bar by Chocri Chocolate
A heart-shaped box of chocolates may not be the most "manly" Valentine's gift. But how about a chocolate bar custom-made for your guy's taste buds?
Head to the
Chocri online candy factory, and use unconventional ingredients (including jelly beans, cayenne pepper and banana chips) to create the perfect candy bar.
Each bar is made from organic, fair trade Belgian chocolate. And a 100 percent money-back guarantee protects you from flavor faux pas.
Price: Varies depending on ingredients
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On the rocks set from Uncommon Goods
Looking for an unconventional gift for your sweetie this year? Look no further than this funky tumbler gift set - complete with whiskey stones.
Hand-crafted from stones collected on New England beaches, these handsome granite drink chillers are ideal for serving aged spirits, as they won't dilute the flavors like a handful of ice. Simply chill the set, drop in two stones, let stand for five minutes and enjoy!
If reclaimed rocks aren't green enough for you, the classy tumblers in this set are also made from 50 percent recycled glass.
Price $34
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Reclaimed wood frames from Etsy user ParadiseHillDesigns
Give the gift of memories this Valentine's Day with a recycled wood picture frame. Eco couple Rick and Heidi, the crafters behind the
Etsy shop
ParadiseHillDesigns, make each of these frames by hand out of reclaimed wood from cabins and fences in their hometown in British Columbia, Canada.
Make the heartwarming gift complete with a photo of you and your guy lounging on vacation, enjoying the great outdoors or striking a pose at a family party.
Price: $24
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Alina Smith
posted on February 10th, 2012 at 10:19 am