How to have a ZERO WASTE VALENTINE'S DAY (zero waste chocolates, flowers, and more!)

Another low waste holiday video! Let's talk about how to have a low waste Valentine's Day with all things from shopping for zero-waste jewelry, fair trade chocolate, locally sourced flowers, and more. Let me know your tips for a zero-waste Valentine's Day below.

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Videos mentioned:
Zero waste holidays playlist:    • The Ultimate Eco-Friendly Gift Giving...  
Why veganism is better for the planet:    • Why eating VEGAN IS BETTER FOR THE PL...  
What is Fast Fashion:    • WHAT IS FAST FASHION? The true cost o...  
How we can stop microplastics:    • HOW CAN WE STOP MICROPLASTICS? What a...  
My favorite second-hand items

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Sources (no brands are affiliate links):
A guide for buying fair-trade chocolates: https://www.worldvision.ca/no-child-f....
Shop eco-friendly lingerie here: https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features...
Shop zero-waste perfume here: https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features...
The environmental impact of perfume: https://boisdejasmin.com/2014/02/rose...
Where are roses grown: https://www.bloomsybox.com/blogs/bloo....
Shop eco-friendly bath bombs here: https://www.peacewiththewild.co.uk/pr...
Shop natural body scrubs here: https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features...
Shop eco-friendly makeup here: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/bes...
Learn more about how veganism is better for the planet here: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/cont...

Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome! My zero-waste holiday series
1:09 - How to get zero waste chocolates for Valentine's Day
2:16 - Cook at home or have a picnic (and make it meatless)
3:21 - Eco-friendly lingerie
3:49 - Zero waste Valentine's day cards
5:22 - Low waste Valentine's day boxes
6:11 - Eco-friendly perfume
6:52 - Bake things at home and avoid wrapping paper
7:49 - Eco-friendly date ideas/Sustainably sourced flowers
9:33 - Sustainably sourced jewelry (the truth about jewelry)
10:55 - Zero waste beauty products
11:54 - Low waste alcohol and other Valentine's day gifts
13:17 - Bloopers

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