Call them ecosexuals – green-minded men and women who date with an eye toward preserving the environment.
"The ‘green’ buzzword has infiltrated our consciousness in terms of what we eat and how we recycle and when we drive to the store or walk,” Heather Buchanan writes on Hamptons.com, a Web site focusing on Long Island’s tony summer playground. "Now it’s even entered the equation of ‘your carbon-footprint-free place or mine?’ The question is: Are you an ecosexual?” Here are several of Buchanan’s tips for ecosexual dating:
Guys, pick up your date on your bicycle if possible, or else impress her by arriving in a hybrid car.
When exchanging gifts, eschew metallic gift wrapping and packaging that will get thrown away. Instead look for something reusable, like a decorative linen napkin. Or give as a gift membership in an eco-conscious organization.
If the gift is jewelry, help recycling efforts by buying an antique or estate-sale piece.
When preparing for a date, women should avoid shampoos and cosmetics that use animal products or synthetic preservatives. A Certified Organic label indicates the product is eco-friendly.
In the green bedroom, opt for bedding made from 100-percent organic cotton hand-picked in India. Wash it in phosphate-free detergents and avoid chlorine bleach.
Use a dimmer light to save energy, and a ceiling fan instead of air conditioning.
To save water – shower together. |