Valentine's Day is often a polarizing holiday: you either love it or you hate it! Why not take advantage of it to share eco-friendly values and bring everyone together? Here are 6 original ideas for a zero-waste Valentine's Day:
1. Give a Do It Yourself gift
Happiness is homemade! What could be more unique and touching than a DIY, zero-waste gift prepared by your significant other? It's time to roll up your sleeves and make homemade potpourri in an upcycled glass jar, create a beautiful homemade candle, or try making your first tawashi sponge.
2. Offer an experience
Make this day unforgettable by creating an experience rather than gifting a tangible item. Try a new veggie restaurant or book a DIY workshop to learn and enjoy together.
We love this selection of DIY workshops in Paris.
3. Offer a course… where you are the teacher!
We all have a talent we've never taken the time to share with others. Whether you're a musician, a DIY enthusiast, or a designer, share your skills with your partner and turn Valentine's Day into a moment of togetherness. Bonus: an expert-level course on zero waste!
4. Take (really) the time to cook
Take a break from your routine and cook an exotic dish together, such as a red lentil dahl, a vegetable curry or a tofu kung pao, accompanied by a good organic wine.
Some recipe ideas:
- La Petite Okara's Vegan Recipes
- Marie Sweet and Sour's Vegan Sweet Recipes
- The selection of organic and biodynamic wines Oé
5. Offer a material gift, but recycled and zero waste!
If you're in the mood for a decorative item or other tangible gift, choose stores specializing in recycled, zero-waste, and local supply chains. And for those who doubt it: yes, a mini patio composter can be a great Valentine's Day gift!
Bonus: Wrap in a furoshiki
Is your gift ready? All that's left is to wrap it! Enhance it with a furoshiki, a reusable fabric for wrapping gifts, according to a thousand-year-old Japanese tradition. Discover Paké's made-in-France furoshikis , made from 100% recycled and vegan fabrics.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone 🙂
