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In the continued quest for cleaner, greener, and more environmentally friendly world, here is my great list of the top 11 Valentine’s Day gifts to give your sweetheart. Don’t have a sweetheart? Buy them for yourself anyway - they’re all great products with an eco-friendly edge.

11. Nudie Jeans - A denim company with a conscience, Nudie Jeans uses only organic cotton in production. Cotton accounts for 25% of the insecticides worldwide, as well as 7,000 to 29,000 liters of water for each kilo of garment produced. Nudie decided to go a different route, and produces their cotton organically with no harmful pollutants. They are continuing to lead the way in the eco-friendly fashion world, and make some high quality denim while they’re at it! Check their selection of stylish jeans + tops at nudiejeans.com. Prices from $99 to $300+, both men’s and women’s.

10. Loomstate - This clothing company was started in 2004 by a couple guys (Gregory + Hahn) who wanted to help create the demand for organic cotton. The clothing is casual, with its roots in the past 40 years of American youth subculture. They continuously strive to maintain their label as the “golden standard” of responsible manufacturing. I personally own a couple garments and love them, they are comfortable and fit well. Check out their story at loomstate.org. Prices from $60 to $300+, both men’s and women’s.

9. Peace Coffee - This coffee company does it all. Fair trade, farmer friendly, organic, delicious. Makes a unique gift for anyone that drinks coffee (or tea), as well as a statement. Peace Coffee is a great example of a company doing all they can to make a difference in their industry, others’ lives, and the world. Their coffee is very reasonably priced, in fact they are usually dollars less (per pound) than a certain company with two coffee shops on every corner… Check out and buy online at peacecoffee.com. Prices from $9.95 a pound.

8. Inky Loves Nature - Inky sure does love nature, enough to not harm it. At all. This “body products” company makes a variety of scrubs, oils, cleansers, and lotions that will naturally clean the crap out of you (and off you, god forbid). Inky is a vegan company, with a list of things they aren’t about a page long (such as they aren’t using whey, testing on animals, or working with companies that do). They take their vegan-ism seriously, as well as their beauty. Pick up some of their products to make you (or the woman in your life) smell great and be clean! Check them out and buy online at inkylovesnature.com. Prices from about $16.

7. Threads for Thought - This company has gained a lot of attention lately, as a lot of celebrities have been seen wearing their clothing. Everyone from Dan Cheadle to Jaime Foxx are sporting Threads For Thought graphic t-shirts. The shirts are made from organic cotton, and inspired by the environment, Africa, and world conflict. Check the shirts out and buy online at threadsforthought.com. Prices from $44, both men’s and women’s.

6. Solio - Need a charge for your iPod, cell phone, or digital camera? Don’t want to harm the environment as you charge it? Use a Solio, all you need is the sun to charge any of your personal electronic devices. The Solio is compact and solar powered, it’s manufacturing minimizes any environmental harm. As well, Solio plants trees to offset the carbon output the manufacturing process produces. Check them out and buy online at solio.com. Prices from $99.95.

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5. Sameunderneath - Sameunderneath Clothing is a company that preaches equality and self-awareness among individuals. They use eco-friendly materials such as bamboo and cashmere in all their products. I’ve owned many shirts/hoodies from Sameunderneath over the years, their quality and style are hard to beat. Check them out and buy online at sameunderneath.com. Prices from $62, both men’s and women’s.

4. TOMS Shoes - The TOMS mission is simple - you buy a pair of shoes, they donates a pair to a child in need. Made primarily from canvas and leather, these shoes are super comfortable, affordable, and buying a pair makes you feel like a humanitarian. I guess technically you are one! The style is a traditional Argentinian, they come in a verity of colors + sizes. Pick up a pair for yourself, your significant other, and two children in need at tomsshoes.com. Prices from $38, both men’s and women’s.

3. Montana Legend - Remember, I said “eco-friendly”, not vegan. Although I support animals being treated humanely, I also support a large juicy steak. And Montana Legend does this the best, with sustainable farming methods. Their beef has no added steroids or hormones, the animals have plenty of room, a low stress environment, and herbicide free grass, and no chance of the frightening Mad Cow Disease. Buy online and have your mouth water at montanalegend.com. Prices from $19, shipped right to your door, and definitely for both men and women!

2. Organic Bouquets - What better way to tell your partner you care than flowers, and nothing says Valentine’s Day more. At Organic Bouquet, all flowers are… you guessed it, organic! As well, the site has a half dozen other labels, ranging from fair trade to biodynamic. Basically you can be assured that no plant, animal, or inanimate object was unnecessarily harmed in the creation of your beautiful and reasonably priced bouquet. Check the flowers out and order online at organicbouquet.com. Prices from $39.95.

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1. db clay - db clay makes the best wallets in the world. Not only are they durable, stylish, and great unique gifts, they are eco-friendly. PVC free, chlorine free, biodegradable, and vegan, these wallets are big step in the direction towards a leather alternative for a classy and classic wallet. Check them out and buy one online at dbclay.com. Use the promo code brian for 20% off your purchase. Prices from $38, both men’s and women’s.

Check out db clay’s Puzzle Gallery as well, each wallet is a one-of-a-kind art piece that you can carry in your pocket!

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