The path to a Green

Presented By: Ronit R. LevyEnvironment Commission Meeting

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Green Valentine’s Day – Really?

• Learning starts at home• Old habits can change• You can make a big difference• Every little bit counts

Don’t wait - Start today!

Fact:

• Around a billion valentines are sent each year globally, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year behind Christmas

• 25 percent of all seasonal cards annually are valentines

• Over 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold each year.

• Valentine’s Day is the top holiday for fresh flower purchases with red roses being most popular

www.greenlivingtips.com/articles/196/1/A-green-Valentines-Day.html

New traditions…..

• Cards– Send an e-card– Make your own card with personal photos– Tell your special someone in person that you care

• Flowers – Find a local grower– Buy a rose plant or other plant– Consider silk flowers

• Out to dinner– Pick a place close to home– Think about preparing an intimate meal at home

• Chocolate– Who really needs this – consider alternative healthy treats

Other Gift Ideas

• A gift certificate for a service, like a massage, facial, manicure, pedicure

• Give jewelry• Give a gift card• Buy used books, movies or other sentimental items from your

past • Something he/she already uses – fragrance, candles, clothing • For someone who has everything – give to a cause in their

name

Remember to wrap your gifts with a reusable bag or cloth

Trash• Remember to recycle all paper, plastic, glass

and aluminum containers

Every little bit counts

• Reduce• Reuse• Recycle• And Conserve

Sources:

GreenLivingTips.comTheGreenestDollar.com

Thank you for listening,

Ronit R. LevyEnvironmental Commissioner, City of Calabasas