February 7, 2013
At this time next week is Valentine’s Day, so don’t forget to give your Valentine a special gift. Flowers, stuffed animals, cards and candies are staples. If you decide on candy, why not give some yummy, yet eco-friendly chocolates? Here are a few vegan chocolate options that truly shows your sweetheart that you love him/her and the planet.
PETA’s Vegan Chocolate Heart Box
PETA is the animal activist group of all animal activist groups. You know if chocolate is coming from this organization, then it’s vegan and animal-friendly. This Vegan Chocolate Heart Box from Harbor Candy is the perfect way to say “I love you” on Valentine’s Day. The box includes 21 ounces of yumminess. Each candy is made from cruelty-free ingredients including dark chocolate as cocoa, vegan sugar, soy lecithin, blueberries, oil of blood oranges, almonds, pecans and many others. You and your love can indulge guiltlessly.
Rescue Chocolate, Save an Animal
Is your Valentine an animal lover? Do you own a rescue or adopted pet? Then, this candy is perfect for you. Rescue Chocolate is a company that sells 100 percent vegan chocolate, and donates 100 percent of its net profits to animal rescue organizations. How cool is that? Choose from Peanut Butter Pit Bull, Pick Me! Pepper, Fakin’ Bacon, Foster-iffic Peppermint, among others. Each chocolate highlights an important animal cause, like Peanut Butter Pit Bull, which counters the negative public image of these pooches. This is a great way to celebrate the romantic holiday, and help save a life.
Endangered Species Chocolate
Endangered Species Chocolate is another great company that offers delicious candies, all while protecting animals who are slowly disappearing from our planet. Founded in 1993, the candy company not only makes ethically traded chocolates, but also donates 10 percent of its net profits to non-profits supporting wildlife conservation and habitat preservation. You can choose from a variety of candies, but these Valentine’s Day treats , like Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries and Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries and Almonds, are perfect for your sweet.
For other vegan chocolates, and more eco-friendly Valentine’s Day ideas, head on over to Alicia Silverstone’s The Kind Life. She provides great ideas for you and your Valentine.
-Allyson Koerner