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Green singles can court in eco-conscious splendor with one of these cool green first dates. Whether you’re stepping out with a sweetie who's equally committed to green dating, have scored an evening with the eco-curious grocery cashier you locked eyes with while loading your reusable shopping bag, or just want to get to know someone new without worrying about leaving a heavy environmental footprint behind, it's smart to plan a green outing. Being environmentally savvy along the way can even help you feel positive about a disappointing date, because even if you don't make a massive love connection and get swept off your feet, at least you know you've helped the earth!
Have A Local Foods Picnic Date
Pack a sustainable, bring-your-own, local foods picnic for two. On a sunny weekend afternoon, stow a blanket, some reusable dishes and cutlery, cloth napkins, and a small cutting board in a hamper or a couple of tote bags. (Whichever one of you is more macho can carry the stuff around, or if you're into equality, you can take turns.) Head for a local farmer's market, and pick out some tasty eats you can bring to a nearby park for a romantic meal that supports area farmers, reduces waste, and is more romantic and unique than yet another table for two at yet another restaurant.
Have A Volunteering Date
Volunteer with a group that is doing something eco-smart and good for the community, like picking up trash along a coastline, will put you and your date in a great mood, provide instant fodder for conversation, and help you bond over your shared interest in making a better world.
Have A Flea Market Date
Buying secondhand items is eco-conscious because it keeps usable goods out of landfill, and you might land some seriously sweet vintage swag while wandering a flea market with your new romantic interest. More importantly, though, there's enough going on at a busy flea market to keep the conversation light and fun, and it's a date that can really help you get to know each other. By the time you and your date have haggled with merchants, scoffed at hideous junk, and rediscovered weird forgotten treasures from the era of your childhood together, you'll definitely know whether a second date is in order.
Are you a green hipster looking for all things green and cool? Then you'll love actor and eco-activist Adrian Grenier and his team of environmental experts, who live it up with sustainable style on Planet Green TV's Alter Eco.
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