Green Valentine – Chocolate, Candles and Wine

TheDailyGreen has some wonderful ideas for greening your Valentine’s Day. Chocolate, Candles and Wine is one of our favorite combinations. However, traditional methods of harvesting coco can be damaging to rain forests, spreading chemicals as well as fueling wars in Africa. But there is an alternative. Fair trade organic chocolate is becoming more available and is created through organic means and fair trade practices. Find them at Organic Style.

Soy candles are becoming the flicker of choice for those who are sensitive to the damage that traditional candle ingredients have on the environment. Candles are typically made from petroleum based wax, artificial dyes and fragrances and result in indoor pollutants. From Way Out Wax you can find an array of organic soy based candles. Made with 100% organic materials and scented with pure essential oils, soy candles are the way to go green on Valentine’s Day.

Organic Wine completes our trio because it is made from organic grapes and do not contain herbicides, pesticides, fungicides or synthetic fertilizers. Many award winning wine makers are making wine with organic methods. Organic wines are becoming more widely available at including Whole Foods Market and Trader Joes as well as online sources like Eco Vine Wine Club among others. Take it a step further and buy organic wines from local sources. Local wines are easier on the environment because they are transported fewer miles and use local water.

Of course music is always at the heart of it. For Valentines music ideas visit the Playdates Boutique.