Love, but Make It Sustainable: 6 Eco-Friendly Valentine’s Gifts for Your Favourite People
This Valentine’s Day, love isn’t just about romance — it’s about celebrating everyone who means the world to you. Whether it’s your mom, sister, best friend, or even yourself, why not show your love with gifts that are thoughtful, meaningful, and kind to the planet?
From handcrafted accessories to nourishing Ayurvedic skincare, here are six eco-friendly and sustainable gifts that express love while supporting artisans, small businesses, and a greener future.
1. Home decor pieces
When 35-year-old artist Renjini Thampi founded ‘Vapasee’ in 2021, she had a simple yet powerful mission: to turn waste into beauty. She collects discarded glass bottles, coconut shells, metal, and wood — often from scrap dealers or donation drives — and transforms them into breathtaking home décor pieces.
Advertisement Vapasee has upcycled over 21,000 glass bottles into home decor items.From lamps and side tables to clocks and bowls, each creation carries a story of transformation. Thoughtful, functional, and planet-friendly — these pieces make for a truly unique Valentine’s gift that’s both personal and sustainable.
2. Eco-friendly bags
What if your bag had a story as unique as your love?
In 2015, Gurugram-based architect Gautam Malik (44) founded ‘Jaggery........© The Better India
