On a traditional Valentine’s Day, flowers, chocolates and cards are the most commonly bought gifts. In fact, they are so traditional that most people don’t stop and think that these gifts are quite environmentally unfriendly. Unless they are organic flowers and chocolates, and cards printed on recycled paper with soy-based ink, they have a substantial negative impact to the environment. This year, if you want to treat your Valentine and be good to our planet at the same time, opt rather for one or more of the 5 green gifts ideas below.

 

From budding ecologists new to green to more experienced eco-lovers, when it comes to helping our environment, we all have some areas to improve. To help you set realistic and manageable goals for this new year, we have put together a list of 10 Green New Year's Resolutions, from easy to more challenging. Obviously, your picks will vary depending on your economic, social and geographic situation, and how green you already are. No matter which resolutions you choose, make sure you stick to them. Bookmark this page in your favorites to make it easier to remember, and share your efforts with friends and other members of our community!

 

If you have been wondering whether to get a real, cut Christmas tree or an artificial one, you need to consider the environmental impact that both options pose. Finding the most eco-friendly alternative (besides not having any tree at all, of course) can indeed be tricky. But perhaps you didn't know that there are more choices than just the fake tree and the natural (cut) tree. Read on to find out about Christmas trees, their environmental impact, and the 'eco-friendlie'r alternatives that are available.

‘T is time to think of Holiday gifts, green Holiday gifts. This year, focus on practical and useful, recyclable and/or recycled, fair-trade and environmentally-friendly gifts. Difficult, and expensive will you say? Not at all. We have selected our favorite 10 green gift ideas for a greener Holiday celebration, all under $30.