Valentine’s Day Eco-Musings
By Jenn (TinyChoices.com) | February 12, 2009
It’s that time of year again, when we’re either presented with overpriced red roses or railing against the corporate conspiracy behind the overpriced red roses. Or perhaps both. Either way, Valentine’s Day is an inescapable fixture of mid-winter and a good reason to eat lots of chocolate. Just make sure it’s fair-trade and slavery-free, ok?
For the naysayers amongst you, The Guardian has a neat interactive piece on the pitfalls of various Vday traditions:
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If you’re not quite so cynical, or if you are so cynical but still want to celebrate anyway (and who can blame you), Treehugger’s got a great round-up of eco-alternatives to Vday traditions, such as sending organic roses, buying fair-trade gemstone jewelry, cooking a locovore meal at home, and eco-friendly underwear. If you’re going to shop, then put your money where your green is!
How are you spending your Valentine’s Day this year? and, does the environmental impact of the day factor into your plans?
[Graphic from Guardian.co.uk]
Topics: General | 5 Comments »
The solution is, fair trade dark chocolate. (no milk, no slavery.)
K. I’m in.
we’re going to hang out in princeton for the afternoon, browse the record store (yes, i mean vinyl), buy some healthy foods at the grocery store and then cook dinner while enjoying some organic wine.
no flowers, no evil chocolates.
carbon-free day? no, but kinda local and not totally v-day evilness.
;)
Yep, similar plan involving a bit of outdoor ice skating, then a nice dinner. Might even make a card. Better get a move on though!
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