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| Away, away, from men and towns, / To the wild wood and the downs, — / To the silent wilderness, / Where the soul need not repress / Its music. - Percy Bysshe Shelley, (1792-1822), "To Jane, The Invitation," c.1820 More quotes... |
What’s the color of love? Most people would probably say red. But it could be green—if you and your date are as sweet on the planet as you are on each other. When planning your Valentine’s Day celebration, consider doing something together that’s not only fun and romantic, but also beneficial to the environment. Here are a few suggestions for an Eco Valentine’s Day date: 
Have you ever thought about your sex life’s carbon footprint? Probably not. Yet soy candles, bamboo bed sheets and hemp-silk negligees are giving a new—and much more flattering—meaning to being green in bed. From flirting to post-coital cuddling, not to mention the other fun stuff in between, there are many ways to please both your partner and the Earth. 
For the environmentally conscious soul in search of romance, the days of wearily scrolling through one-line Craigslist.com ads or clicking “not interested” on profile after profile of non-recycling, animal-indifferent and camping-resistant potential mates on Match.com are over. Several new (and old) dating websites have come to the rescue. Below are reviews of some of today’s most popular sites aimed at the green heart: 
Is the excessive waste and pollution caused by the manufacture of extravagant gifts that people don’t want or need making you feel like foregoing the purchase of presents this Christmas? If so, that's no reason to become a Scrooge. Instead, why not try to be more eco-conscious in choosing your gifts?
Are you likely to be one of the only environmentalists at the dinner table during the holidays? There's no reason to worry—use this handy guide to keep your crazy uncle from scoring any points and to help your confused cousin make better green choices. You'll find ready responses to all the most predictable dinner-table arguments. Who knows, you might even make a few converts! 