Valentine’s Day is often associated with love, gifts, and celebrations, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on how we can make choices that contribute to a more sustainable and socially responsible future. We’ve asked some of our incredible partners how they are embracing sustainability and social impact this Valentine’s Day, and their answers will inspire you to celebrate love in a meaningful way that aligns with our shared values.
Abundance Planet
Abundance Planet is an online platform that emphasizes mindful shopping and sustainability. The brand is dedicated to offering products that improve the mind, body, and spirit while reducing waste and supporting local and global small businesses. They prioritize eco-consciousness and love for the earth through mindful living and careful consumption.
How are you incorporating sustainability into your Valentine’s Day celebrations this year?
This Valentine’s, we’re offering ceremonial cacao produced by Mayan women’s collectives, a perfect fit for celebrating love. This heartwarming product, made traditionally, is the food of gods and embodies warmth, love, and connection.
How does sustainability and social impact align with your brand’s values on a day like Valentine’s Day?
We promote mindful living and responsible consumption, which is key to celebrating Valentine’s Day sustainably. By choosing products that support small businesses and environmental sustainability, customers help preserve resources for future generations. We encourage mindful shopping, promoting love not only for each other but also for the planet.
Kaifong Tour
Kaifong Tour is a social enterprise dedicated to promoting community engagement and sustainable tourism in Hong Kong. Founded in 2016, Kaifong Tour connects locals and visitors through guided tours that explore the heart of Hong Kong’s neighborhoods, while promoting social awareness, cultural preservation, and community-driven development.
How are you incorporating sustainability into your Valentine’s Day celebrations this year?
Kaifong Tour doesn’t offer specific Valentine’s Day tours, but our year-round tours are designed with sustainability in mind. For Valentine’s Day, we encourage couples to explore mindfulness and connect with nature through our “禪。在大嶼山” mindfulness experience. It’s a sustainable alternative to material-focused celebrations. Additionally, discovering local heritage, like our “香港仔 ‧ 海陸導賞團,” supports local businesses and preserves cultural traditions.
How does sustainability and social impact align with your brand’s values on a day like Valentine’s Day?
We believe in celebrating love through meaningful connections, whether it’s with our community or the environment. Our tours encourage couples to explore local heritage, support small businesses, and engage in eco-friendly practices, all while creating lasting memories that align with our commitment to social impact and sustainability.
Food With Benefits
Food With Benefits is a food-tech company focused on reducing food waste while providing healthy, functional food options. They tackle food waste right at the source, rescuing surplus or imperfect fruits and turning them into nutritious smoothie powders. Through sustainable practices, they aim to foster a healthier lifestyle and a more sustainable food system.
How are you incorporating sustainability into your Valentine’s Day celebrations this year?
This Valentine’s, we’re celebrating love by offering our nutrient-packed smoothie powders made from surplus fruits that would otherwise go to waste. These fruits are freeze-dried at their peak freshness, reducing food waste while creating a sustainable, healthy treat for your loved one.
How does sustainability and social impact align with your brand’s values on a day like Valentine’s Day?
We believe Valentine’s Day can be celebrated sustainably by making responsible choices. Our brand’s mission is to reduce food waste by rescuing fruits that don’t meet aesthetic standards. By choosing Food With Benefits, couples show love not only for each other but for the planet as well. Together, we’re making responsible choices that help create a healthier, more sustainable future.
This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate love in a way that truly matters – through meaningful actions that benefit not only the ones we care about but also our communities and the planet. We hope the inspiring stories and sustainable practices shared by Kaifong Tour, Abundance Planet, and Food With Benefits inspire you to make mindful choices, not just for this special day but every day. Together, we can create lasting impact while nurturing our relationships, our surroundings, and our future. 💚🌍
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