Going Green for Valentine's Day

Loving the Planet This V-Day

If you are planning a Valentine's Day celebration for your loved one- you might want to consider a few green ideas!  Share your love with the planet and environment as well.

Trying to Plan the Best Outing?

Some green date ideas are:

Registering for a cooking class

Cooking is not only fun, but a skill that can help reduce food waste! 

Hiking through a park

If you don't mind the cold, visit a state park and take a nice hike through the various trails.  Some parks even offer winter sports and seasonal activities.  Find the nearest state park by using America's Sate Parks' website.


Visiting a planetarium

Planetariums offer a variety of shows, or are just a nice place to relax and view the stars.  Find the nearest planetarium by visiting this site.

Looking for the Perfect Gift?

Some eco-friendly ideas include:

Adopting a pet

There are plenty of animals that need a loving home!  Check out the Humane Society's website to find a shelter near you.

Giving a plant or flower

Did you know that some flowers are universal symbols of love?  For example, white carnations represent pure love and good luck!  Visit gardens.com to locate a nearby nursery and pick out the perfect plant!

Buying eco-friendly chocolate

Not all chocolates are made the same!  This Valentines' Day, order some organic chocolate.  Visit the Lulu's Chocolate site- their chocolate is also wrapped in recycled paper. 

Some of these ideas were re-purposed from the Huffington post article "Green Valentine's Day Gift Ideas 2013: Eco-Friendly Presents For Your Loved One".

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