How to Plan a Green Date: Eco-Friendly Date Ideas

Running out of date ideas? Are you tired of the usualvegetables, meats, seafood, but they also have
dinner and movie night outs? Why not impress yourdelectable recipes to share!
special someone by having an eco-friendly date?Have an earth-friendly picnic at the park - With all
Aside from having a fabulous time together, a greenthose locally grown products you bought, you should
inspired activity is a great way to minimize damageconsider planning a green picnic at the park. Stay
to the environment.away from plastic utensils and other disposables. Bring
Here are some clean and green date activities to helpyour favorite china, silverware, wine glasses, and
you pull off a fun and earth-friendly date:cloth napkins instead. Whip up some fresh salads,
Forget the car - A little sacrifice goes a long way.sandwiches, a bottle of wine; pack them neatly in
While driving is convenient, it creates air pollution. Trystainless steel food containers, and you're all set for a
walking tours instead and save on fuel consumptionhearty meal. Spread the tablecloth or blanket; get
while partaking the beauty of your local architecture.cozy and enjoy the fresh air.
Plus, you can lose some calories, too. If walking isGive back to the community - Pledge your date time
such a pain, then opt for public transportation, suchto a local non-profit organization. You and your
as buses and trains. Or better yet, take the bike,significant other can either support a cause by
which is the most eco-friendly way to get around.donating or volunteering. For instance, you can serve
Dine at a local restaurant - Green your dining options,meals at a soup kitchen or help out a retirement
too! Browse your local events guide and check forfacility. Most big cities also have green projects that
restaurants in your area that practices greenyou can be part of. Just find something you both
hospitality and cook meals using lesser energyenjoy, and beneficial for the community.
consumption. You can also look for a diningCheck out the outdoors - What is green dating
establishment that supports local agriculture or serveswithout heading outdoors? The best earth-friendly
organic cuisine.date is involving Mother Nature! And your options are
Visit the farmers market - As going to the farm issimply infinite-hiking, swimming, rafting, skiing,
rather inconvenient, instead, meet your date on akayaking, sailing, surfing are all fantastic green date
Saturday morning at a local farmers market and shopideas that allow you to enjoy nature's beauty, and
for some homegrown produce. Try an organic wine,each other!
bread or cheese if you please. A lot of farmersIf you are into green living, arrange a perfect date
markets are popping up in communities, and visitingthat minimizes carbon footprint and contributes to
one is a wonderful way to support the localearth preservation. Just refer to the green dating
agriculture. You will be even surprised to know thatideas above, and surely, your date will appreciate you
these farmers markets not only offer a wideeven more. And he or she might be inspired, too, to
selection of the freshest and luscious fruits,start a green lifestyle!