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Champagne, roses and chocolate are traditional touches, but you can put an eco-friendly twist on them this year. Instead of purchasing the expensive champagne that had to travel a long distance to get to your store, opt for an
organic sparkling wine processed at a local winery. Chocolate causes your brain to release serotonin, which can make you feel like you are falling in love, so it should be a key part of your Valentine’s Day. Buy fair-trade organic chocolate and melt it in a fondue pot and serve with a variety of organic fruit (kiwi and chocolate is delicious). These alternatives will give you an opportunity to try new products that you might end up preferring over the others.
While it might be your instinct to lean toward a dozen roses, try to figure out what your significant other’s favorite flower is. Regardless of what type of flower you choose, make sure that it has been grown without the use of pesticides. You can also surprise your loved one with an organic shrub or tree, which can be planted to enhance your yard.
