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• Instead of driving to a restaurant
for a Valentine’s Day dinner, take mass transit or cook a
romantic dinner from home.
• Bake cookies or other goodies for your valentine and package
them in reusable and/or recyclable containers as gifts.
• Buy cards that use recyclable paper, send e-mail cards,
or make your own.
• Buy organic flowers or live bushes, shrubs, or trees that
can be planted in the spring
• Give green gifts such as blue-sky power, or make a donation
to an environmental organization.
 Organic
Flowers
Organic flowers are grown and harvested using practices that aim
to improve the quality of farm working conditions, minimize damage
to ecosystems, conserve biodiversity, and enhance environmental
quality for future generations.
 Organic
Chocolate
Organic chocolate is increasingly available in health food stores
and some mass-market groceries as well. Dark chocolate shot through
with searing chili pepper and cinnamon will be memorable, if you’re
feeling daring. Lavender-laced milk chocolate gently dusted with
sea salt offers lighter fare.
 Pajamas
For pjs that literally swaddle you in natural softness, check out
nightgowns as a snuggly option for the women in your life. Even
with ecowear, you can always find something a little more sensual
for that special someone...
• Esperanza Threads offers a sleeveless organic cotton nightie
in many sizes, and a high-neck organic cotton gown that comes in
handy on extra chilly nights.
• Gaiam offers similar smple, organic cotton designs, as well
as a more revealing spaghetti-strap nightgown made from a blend
of organic cotton and soy fibers.
The Gift of Time
If there's more (or less) than two of you celebrating the day, consider
sharing your love with the world by volunteering your time, baking
goodies to share, or planning a small gathering for friends.
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Green
Valentine's Tips
