Planning a Valentine’s Day celebration? Maybe it’s a romantic dinner, or a fun Galentine’s Day party. There are many easy ways to make your celebration more eco-friendly and sustainable. Here are some tips!
Choose Experiences Over Physical Gifts
Instead of material gifts, think of things like experiences. Tickets to a game or concert can be a wonderful and memorable idea, and doesn’t contribute to wastefulness.
Look for Eco-Friendly Gifts
When you are shopping for gifts, look for sustainable ideas. For example, local flowers, organic and ethically sourced chocolate or coffee, or homemade items. Look for things labeled organic, ethical, sustainable, ethically sourced, etc.
Support Local and Small Businesses
Bring a reusable bag to shop, and shop local. Seek out smaller businesses so that you can give them your support.
Reduce Single-Use Packaging
When looking for gifts, food, decorations, etc., try to reduce the amount of single use packaging that you use.
For gift wrap, consider fabric wrapping paper, upcycling paper, or using bags that can be reused several times.
Low-Waste Valentine’s Day Meals
Plan a Valentine’s meal that is low waste. Make a meal at home with as little packaging as possible, and avoid takeout.
Sustainable Flowers or Alternatives
Look for flowers that are locally grown, or alternatives like paper or wood flowers. Or, choose potted plants such as houseplants or ones that can be planted and enjoyed for years. Houseplants can improve you indoor air quality and outdoor plants are good for the environment.
Choose Reusable or Compostable Decor
Look for decor that is eco-friendly, such as reusable items or ones that you can compost afterwards. These could be felt, materials found in nature, paper, etc.
