20 Zero Waste Gifts For Valentine’s Day 2025
Discover zero waste gifts for partners, pals, pets, or yourself – Embrace a sustainable Valentine’s Day with these top picks for every type of love!
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Cupid’s bow is drawn, lovey dovey dates are on the calendar, and the level of PDA is ramping up… love is truly in the air this season! Whether you're planning a romantic date, celebrating Galentine’s with your besties, or showering your furry friend with affection, we’ve handpicked 25 thoughtful, zero waste gifts that let you express love while caring for the Earth.
Not feeling the Valentine’s Day vibes? We get you. Ironically, it’s become a bit of a love it or hate it holiday, having gained the reputation of being overly commercial and promoting one version of love as most important. But we’re here to tell you it doesn’t have to be that way! Romantic love isn’t the only kind of love: Self-love, friendship, family bonds, and the joy of giving back to our planet are just as worthy of celebration.
That’s why we’ve curated this guide with gifts from small, sustainable brands that align with your values and help reduce waste. Whether you’re loved-up in a couple, a bunch of besties,or a single parent with a full-heart from your kids, we’ve got something for you.
Because love isn’t just a box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers – it’s about meaningful gestures, shared values, and spending time with those who matter most. Whoever you’re celebrating this Valentine’s Day, let’s make it a zero waste, all-love affair.
That’s what love means to us.
Why Choose Zero Waste Gifts?
By choosing a zero waste gift, you’re limiting your impact on the planet while showing your loved one appreciation with a meaningful and intentional gift – and what’s more loving than that?
Zero waste gifts – which we use to mean gifts that are reusable, recyclable, or produce minimal or zero waste – help counteract the surge in waste that surrounds holidays.
Take Valentine’s Day, for example:
- Candy: Americans spend about $1.8 billion on candy for Valentine’s Day, much of it packaged in non-recyclable plastic.
- Roses: The high demand for roses drives resource-intensive cultivation, requiring enormous amounts of water and the use of pesticides that harm ecosystems. Most roses are imported, contributing to high carbon emissions. In 2018 alone, importing roses for Valentine’s Day from Colombia to the US generated 360,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide!
- Cards: Millions of trees are cut down annually to create Valentine’s Day cards, and their production and shipping further add to carbon emissions.
When you choose a zero waste gift, you’re celebrating love and embracing sustainability. We’ve made sure to select products that are high-quality, long-lasting or reusable, and suitable for a range of budgets. And to make your gift even greener, consider carbon offsetting your order. A carbon offset is also automatically calculated for you during checkout, based on your shipping address, which you have the option of adding.
20 Zero Waste Gifts For Every Type Of Love
Gifts For Your Partner
1. Loveability Vegan Bath Bombs
$17.99
Love is literally in this brand's name and it’s easy to see why! This woman-owned business embraces love of all kinds and supports sexual health. These bath bombs are pH balanced, making them vulva-friendly, all natural, and smell divine.
View Details2. Ettitude Waffle Towel 2-Pack
$54.00
Picture this: you and your partner wrapped up in soft, spa-quality, 100% bamboo lyocell waffle towels – it’s the image of luxury and love!
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3. Loveability Massage Candle
$14.00
Who needs a spa trip, when you can treat each other to a romantic massage? This vegan candle will set the tone with its dim light, seductive fragrance, and ultra-hydrating texture.
View Details4. Leaf Shave Shave Soap Bar
$10.50
This is a perfect zero waste gift for the well-groomed man in your life. Use your hand or a brush and bowl to lather, and pair with a zero waste razor for a smooth and plastic-free shave.
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5. P.F. Candle Co. Sandalwood and Rose Soy Candle
$23.99
Candle lit dinner or spa-night on the cards? Set the vibe with a sweet and woody scented candle made from vegan soy wax in a vintage-inspired amber glass jar.
View Details6. Sara Patino Jewelry Gold Hammered Stacking Rings - Set of 3
$68.00
For a sustainable twist on a classic gift, shop these gorgeous stacking rings made from recycled 14k gold over sterling silver.
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Gifts For Your Friends
7. 4ocean Signature Bracelet
$24.00
You’re never too old for friendship bracelets, especially when they’re made from recycled plastic and each purchase pulls 5 pounds of waste from oceans, rivers, and coastlines!
View Details8. Suds & Eco Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Duo
$31.98
Love our best selling shampoo and conditioner bars? It’s time to share the love and pick the perfect duo for your besties. With a bar for every hair type, this gift really says ‘‘I thought of you!’’.
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9. Frank Green Iced Coffee Cup
$39.95
If you and your bestie love coffee dates, matching iced coffee cups might be the way to go. This reusable cup will help reduce waste, keep your favorite coffee cool, and for girlie nights, it can also double as a cocktail glass!
View Details10. Blue Heron Botanicals Lip Therapy Balm
$9.99
Watermelon, sugar…strawberry! Yap away with this sweet lip balm, made from an array of Mother Nature’s most therapeutic plants. Better yet, a baby sea turtle is saved for every balm purchase – buy one for you and your friend and you will have two little turtles saved in your name!
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Gifts For Your Pets
11. Awoo Pets Sweethearts Felt Dog Toy
$16.00
Your pup will fall head over heels in love with this fun toy, completely plastic-free and made from organic’s sheep wool.
View Details12. Suds & Eco Pet Shampoo Bar
$10.49
Don’t leave the fluffiest family member out of the zero waste game! This organic pet shampoo bar will keep their fur fresh and healthy, making your cuddles even softer and sweeter.
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13. Petshop Ocean Critters Cat Toys
$12.99
These 3 mini toys are the perfect zero waste gift for your feline sidekick. Crafted from eco-friendly materials, a spun recycled water bottle filling, and USA-grown catnip, your cat is bound to fall crazy in love!
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14. Flying Bird Botanicals Herbal Tea Lover's Gift Box Set
$41.99
There’s nothing sweeter than a cup of tea and a catch-up with your Mom or Grandma, so why not make it a regular thing with a delicious set of herbal teas for every occasion?
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15. Juniper Ridge Ceramic Essential Oil Diffuser
$55.00
Home is where the heart is, and with this ceramic essential oil diffuser, you can make sure it always has a calming vibe. The diffuser is made for long-term use, but can be recycled or repurposed at the end of its life.
View Details16. Honeysticks Natural Watercolor Paints
$17.95
Fun for adults and kids alike, the whole family can unleash their creativity with these natural watercolor paints made from food-grade ingredients. You could even get crafty creating your own zero-waste Valentine’s Day cards from recycled cardboard!
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Gifts For Yourself!
17. ZWS Essentails Self-Care Mini Kit
$42.99
You can’t take care of your loved ones (or the planet!) unless you take care of yourself first! This set comes with a wooden dry brush and a gua sha tool which helps your skin absorb your lotions and potions for a total pamper.
View Details18. Juniper Ridge Juniper Ridge Solid Perfume
$17.00
Flowers, pine trees, fresh mountain air…who doesn’t love the scents of the great outdoors? Crafted with sustainably sourced essential oils, these unisex solid perfume capture the aroma of nature. The pocket-sized tin makes for a perfect little ‘pick me up’.
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19. Suds & Eco Zero Waste Body Butter
$19.99
Treat yourself to the silky smooth texture of this zero waste body butter, made from plant-based ingredients and packaged in a recycle and reusable tin.
View Details20. ZeroWasteStore Support Your Local Planet Sweatshirt
$44.99
Where your heart – and your values – on your sleeve with this statement sweatshirt. Made from 77% cotton and 23% recycled polyester, it’s comfy for lounging and stylish for running errands. What’s not to love?
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Wrapping Up: Zero Waste Gifts For Valentine’s Day
And that’s a wrap on our guide to zero waste gifts for Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re surprising your partner, pampering yourself, or spoiling your pup, every thoughtful choice you make shows love for the people, and planet, you care about.
Speaking of wrap… why not get creative with zero waste gift wrap? Ditch the shiny, single-use paper and try wrapping your gifts in reusable fabrics, recycled paper, or even old newspapers for a quirky vibe. Add some dried flowers, twine, or a sweet handwritten note, and voilàm it's a gift that’s as gorgeous on the outside as it is on the inside!
Let’s make this Valentine’s Day all about meaningful gestures, lots of laughs, and a big hug for Mother Earth. From all of us at Zero Waste Store, we’re wishing you a day filled with love, smiles, and zero waste goodness!
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