GIFT GUIDE: Valentine's Day Gifts Made from Recycled Plastic

Let’s use every gift-giving day in 2020 to help clean up the Earth, starting with Valentine’s Day! Show your boo how much you care about them by helping make the planet on which they live a cleaner, greener place. Check out these gift ideas made from plastics collected and diverted from the environment, making them both beautiful, and earth and ocean-friendly. Somewhere, a family of sea turtles will be blessing your union.

From Ocean Society

Oceanic Society Ocean Sole Sculptures - Skip the traditional Teddy Bear this year, and get your SO a more meaningful keepsake. Each of these beautiful animals is made by hand from recycled flip flops found on beaches in Kenya, and will add a pop of color to any home.

Karun Sunglasses: 7 Seas Collection — For your next beach vacation together, surprise your loved one with one of these sunglasses made from recycled ocean plastics (and don’t forget your reef-safe sunscreen!)

Sustainable Clothing Items — More into hiking and camping than lounging by the beach? Grab some outdoor gear made from ocean plastics! Like this Women’s Down Sweater Jacket from Patagonia or a bag from United by Blue’s Revolution Collection.

Uncommon Goods Recycled Yoga Mat — If your loved one starts each day with a sun salutation, he or she will love this yoga mat made from recycled neoprene wetsuits to divert them from landfills.

From Supercyclers Instagram page

Home Decor from Supercyclers — For the design-minded couple, the range of gorgeous decor pieces from Supercyclers will add interest (and important conversation starters) to your shared space.

From La Garza Bermuda’s Instagram page

Jewelry made from ocean plastics — For the traditionalists, nothing beats a beautiful piece of jewelry. This Etsy designer creates beautiful pieces made from recycled ocean plastics. For other ocean plastic jewelry ideas, check out this post!