Green Valentine’s Day Tips – Green Home Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Sweetheart Rose Bouquet from Organic Bouquet

There are so many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day that are not only fun, but clean and green. Ok, maybe not so clean (melty organic chocolates) but definitely green.

• Two words: organic flowers! With so many lovely organic flower choices nowadays, it’s seriously a crime to buy conventional. Organic flowers are grown under safer conditions for both humans and the planet, and don’t have icky chemicals. All you want to smell is that lovely rose scent.
• Make your own Valentine’s Day cards out of recycled materials you have laying around the house. Collage cards are especially cool (and vintage looking) and allow you to use up bits and pieces of stuff. If you must go with new Valentine’s Day cards, choose cards made with recycled and eco-friendly materials.
• When choosing decor, pick items that are sustainable and recyclable. Such as recycled paper decor or wool decor. Soon, in an upcoming post, I’ll bring in some specific decor ideas (I’ve got some cute ones!).
• For your party use real dishes and cloth napkins. It’s gentler on the earth than disposables. If you go the disposable route choose recycled or sustainable materials made with soy inks and non-toxic coatings. Two good choices include, Amy Butler tableware or Bambu.
• Look for organic and fair trade Valentine’s Day goodies. Chocolates, lollies, cupcakes, cookies, punch, wine, and more are all available in nice earth-friendly versions. Later we’ll look at some good specific options.
• If you’re looking to spread some romance (more than fun) light candles, just make sure they’re organic soy or beeswax.

More Valentine’s Day green tips to come…

Now tell me, how do you plan to spend the big day?