Meeting Eco-Conscious Singles On The Dating Scene

The dating scene can be rough enough. Finding somebody that supports your commitment to green living is even harder. You need to choose the right person to date and find eco-friendly ways to spend time with them.

Fortunately, it shouldn’t be hard to find someone who is committed to green living. In 2015, 60% of people expressed that they were taking more steps to live greener lifestyles. This is a huge improvement from a Gallup poll in 2008 that found only 28% of people were moving towards a greener lifestyle.

Finding a Date that Shares Your Passion for Environmental Sustainability

Eco-friendliness is a trait you want to look for with your next date. There are a lot of ways that you can find people that share this commitment. There are a lot of sites like Green Singles, Green Passions, and Conscious Dating Network that are great for finding a partner. The Huffington Post talked about this trend. You can also try finding someone through a traditional dating site by searching for keywords related to the environment.

How to Spend Time on Your Date with Someone that Shares Your Commitment for Eco-Living

Once you found a partner that is interested in green living, you are going to want to find a way to spend time with them. Here are some great ideas for your date.

1. Riding a bicycle

Bicycling is a green and healthy form of transportation that you can enjoy on a date. If you are dating someone that is keen on staying healthy and enjoying the environment, then you can both spend time biking together. Taking a stroll through the city center, enjoying the company of other cycling friends or feeling the fresh air of a natural space while pedaling are some ways to bond with your date.

2. Outdoor sports

Lots of people enjoy dating people that are physically active. Joining a pickup league or other type of sport is a good way to connect on a date. This isn’t just a fun way to connect with your date – it is also good for the environment. You just want to stay away from activities like four-wheeling that are going to rip up the earth and use gas.

Try playing baseball or going swimming. These are some of the most eco-friendly things to do on a date. When choosing one, you have to consider the physical abilities of you and your partner. If you practice in the middle of nature, you have to take into consideration the environmental criterion: avoid sports with the least impact, reuse and care for sports equipment and leave the environment unharmed.

3. Ecological tourism

Ecological tourism, or ecotourism, is another great way to enjoy a date. There are a lot of ways that you can enjoy the environment. Birdwatching, trekking, mountaineering and relaxing while enjoying the local culture are just a few.

4. Visiting a protected natural area

Most communities have a number of areas that are preserved for the environment. If you want to spend time with a date, as it is important to find the best places to visit and make sure that you are following their policies, such as not littering or disturbing the species that live in it.

5. Visit nature museums or animal recovery centers

Many people enjoy going to museums for dates. You may want to take your date to an environmental museum. Natural and environment museums can be fun to visit. They also help you become more aware of the importance of preserving nature. Visiting and helping animal recovery centers is a good way to participate in nature conservation.

6. Doing ecological crafts

Are you dating somebody that is into crafts? Making  eco-friendly crafts is a great way to reuse old objects and materials. This could be something that your date will enjoy. You will both have a great time on your date, while also taking advantage of materials that would end up in the garbage. You can also make gifts to share with each other.

7. Planting an urban garden

Many people that are into earthy activities like gardening on dates. If you are dating an eco-conscious person, consider working on an urban garden together. Urban gardens allow those who cultivate them to have a healthy hobby, taste their own fruits, vegetables and save money on the purchase. With some basic knowledge, good results can be achieved and enjoyed both in a nearby garden and in the home itself if a vertical garden is installed.

8. Enjoying movies and books with an environmental theme

Watching movies is a classic way to spend a date. So why not watch movies that are about improving the environment?

Conclusion

Meeting eco-conscious singles and potential partners can be a fun dating adventure. Keep an open mind and get excited to meet dates who share your eco-friendly values.