Valentine’s Day is around the corner and depending on who you are, February 14th is just another day or you’re ready to celebrate! I know how challenging it can be to find gifts for your friends, girlfriends, boyfriends, wives, or husbands. I’ve had enough failed attempts in my life but I’ve also had some victories.
With that said, I thought it would be helpful to share with you 10 BIPOC-Owned sustainable businesses you can check out to get gifts that are perfect for the holiday and loving on the planet too!
Aya Paper Co.
Aya Paper Co. is a sustainable stationery brand that creates greeting cards and gifts to celebrate the people and moments that matter most. All paper products are made with 100% recycled material, and sourcing information can be found on each product page.
Funky Mello
No artificial flavors or colors, No GMOs, and No allergens. Their vegan marshmallows are truly meant to bring people together, regardless of diet, age, or lifestyle.
Cheyanne Symone
Cheyanne Symone is the embodiment of elegance and ease specializing in timeless handcrafted indigenous style jewelry designed with the professional woman in mind.
Lodges Soy Candles
Angela DeMontigny is an internationally-renowned, Indigenous Canadian artist and designer who is now becoming known for her extraordinary soy candle collection.
The Jungalow
Jungalow started as a design blog in Justina Blakeney’s tiny, plant-filled living room back in 2009 and has since grown into a lifestyle brand and the go-to source for jungalicious design goods and inspiration.
Naja
Limited edition drops. Eco-friendly, socially conscious underwear. Cruelty free. Proudly vegan.
Mavis by Herrera
Mavis by Herrera is a sustainable and regenerative brand that is full of passion and aims to reduce plastic pollution and to create a positive social impact. The bags are handmade by skilled artisans.
Pinkmoon Co.
CEO Lin built a business that works with female-founded brands that value sustainability, philanthropy, and holistic wellness because she believes these values are key to creating a more conscious and empowering beauty space.
Joanne Vernay
Jo-Anne Vernay is a line of luxury vegan shoes made of pineapple leaf fibre that merges sustainability with style.
Xula Handmade
Xula Handmade is an ethical fashion brand that showcases one-of-a-kind, boho-chic artisanal accessories made by women artisans in Mexico.
Love to hear what’s the best Valentine’s Day gift you have every received!