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3 Romantic Gestures That Are Bad For The Earth
Whether it’s casual dating or a marriage proposal, some traditions are unsustainable for our planet.
There are some classic dating stages that lay the groundwork of a successful courtship which then develops into a relationship.
Everyone knows that flowers and chocolates define the earliest and most romantic stage of the relationship, when everything is light and perfect. Couples have a lot to share with each other, so evenings stretch out and time seems slow.
If everything goes smooth, they exchange rings and vows to spend the rest of their lives together.
However, not everyone is aware of the environmental footprint brought by romance and dating. In this article, I would like to share some ways you can swap the unsustainable practices with long-term positive effects.
Flowers
Before you run over to the flower shop and pay a whole load of money (a bouquet of roses can cost somewhere between $15-$75), think about the life cycle of freshly cut plants in the modern world.
