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Green Up Your Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day has been around for hundreds of years, but we haven't always celebrated it the way we do today.  The first valentines were given in the nineteenth century, and commercial marketing and production are responsible for the mass produced, very consumer oriented holiday we now have.  Here are a few facts about how much Valentine's Day consumes each year. Around the world, people send about a billion valentines every year.  That's almost as many cards as are sent during Christmas.  A quarter of all the seasonal cards sent each year are for Valentine's Day, and every year we go through more than thirty-six million boxes of chocolate shaped like heart.  Add to that the demand for fresh flowers, particularly out of season roses, and the fact that over sixty percent of the population buys commercial valentines, and you'll soon see a major environmental impact. So what should you do if you don't feel like contributing to this enormous waste stream?  You don't have to boycott Valentine's Day or give up on romance.  There are plenty of things you can do to cut down your environmental impact.  ...

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Perfect Green Gifts Ideas

Getting gifts for your loved ones can sometimes mean headaches. Whether they are for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries or just because, we are constantly looking for the perfect gifts. Green gifts are still fairly new and unheard to some people. Green gifts are gifts produced by manufacturers that support environmental campaigns, whether directly or indirectly. These products can be either made of tree-free materials, or made using only natural, organic ingredients. Others are made using conflict-free materials and are certified fair-trade. Organic products are great as gifts for both women and men. Most commercial products nowadays contain ingredients that are harmful to humans, such as sodium laureth sulphate, parabens, artificial colorings and fragrance, and petroleum. Organic products are made with none of these nasty, highly harmful ingredients, making them safe. For those who have never tried organic products, organic gift vouchers will be perfect for them. Popular product choices include bath sets of shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, and even bath bombs, all natural and organic. You can also get a fluffy and cozy robe to match, made of 100% organic and Fair-trade cotton. With the knowledge that ...

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