How to Plan the Perfect Eco-Friendly Date
Planning a date that’s both romantic and kind to the planet is easier than you think! Whether it’s your first outing or a special day with your partner, here are some ideas to make your date sustainable and memorable.
1. Choose a Nature-Inspired Setting
- Swap crowded restaurants for a cosy picnic in the park or a walk through a botanical garden.
- Visit a local wildlife reserve, forest trail, or a beach clean-up event for something meaningful.
- Bonus: No energy waste, no excess packaging — just the beauty of nature.
2. Dine Sustainably
- Support local, eco-friendly restaurants that serve organic, locally-sourced food.
- If you’re picnicking, pack a homemade feast in reusable containers with a bamboo cutlery set.
- Don't forget the plantable seed paper napkins for a green touch (yes, they’re real and adorable!).
3. Give the Gift of Green
- Surprise your date with a thoughtful, eco-friendly gift. Think plantable greeting cards, handmade items, or Little Green Gifts like seed paper stationery or sustainable wine tags.
4. Get Creative Together
- Try an upcycling workshop or attend a pottery or art class. Bonus if you use recycled materials like our cotton paper made from textile waste!
- Plant something together – whether it’s flowers, herbs, or a tree – as a symbol of your growing connection.
5. Travel Mindfully
- Ditch the car and opt for walking, cycling, or public transport to get to your destination.
- If it’s a road trip, carpool or use an electric vehicle if possible.
6. End with a Green Twist
- Watch a documentary on sustainability or stargaze with blankets and eco-friendly candles.
- Reflect on the experience and talk about ways to continue making sustainable choices together.