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February 02, 2009
By Jacqueline Bodnar
While every day of the year is a good time to be environmentally friendly, holidays are especially important. People tend to celebrate them in ways that take a lot of resources to create, and that leave a lot of waste to dispose of. From avoiding pesticides to using recycled paper, there are many ways for your family to be more eco-friendly, this Valentine’s Day. You don’t have to give up the good tastes or the fun to keep it green.
Cards Abound
One of the mainstays of Valentine’s Day for children is the exchange of little holiday cards. Your child goes to school with a boxful and comes home with just as many. Sure, they’re fun for the moment, but they’re soon forgotten and trashed. A lot of resources go into making the millions of small greetings that are doled out each year. When possible, opt for cards made out of recycled paper or, better yet, let your children get creative and make their own cards out of recycled materials. And, when all is said and done, be sure to recycle as much of the material and cards as possible, once the holiday is over.
That Sweet Tooth
You can’t help but notice all the brightly colored heart-shaped boxes of the sweet stuff that stock the shelves, this time of year. We Americans love our candy, especially chocolate. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that the average Americans consumes about 25 pounds of candy per year. During 2004 alone, around $14 billion worth of chocolate goods were sold, with an additional $5.7 billion spent on non-chocolate candy. For the eco-minded person, it comes as no surprise that much of the cacao used in today’s candies is produced with the help of damaging pesticides, not to mention child labor. The good news is that organic and Fair Trade chocolates are available that address both of these issues. Check out your local health-food store for options.
Smelling the Roses
Nearly $400 million worth of cut flowers are produced in the country, each year. The downside is that most are grown using a lot of pesticides, which are damaging to the environment. Those pesticides may also linger and end up being brought into your home. Certain stores, like Whole Foods Market, carry organic flowers that come with all the good and leave out the bad. You can also check your local farmer’s market for fresh-cut flowers grown without harsh chemicals.
Any steps you take this Valentine’s Day to make it more environmentally friendly are ones in the right direction. It’s a win-win situation for all. You get a chance to teach your child how to respect their home and make conscious choices to live green. At the same time, the person on the receiving end of the gift learns about the issues, and the planet benefits from less pollution.
Jacqueline Bodnar is a freelance writer that lives in Port Orange, Fla. with her husband and two children.
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