the Informer

No matter what the stigma may be, nourishing the roots of the environment isn’t just for the average tree-hugging hippie.

There are so many aspects of a woman’s life that can be revamped to better the environment, from dating to beauty and everywhere in between.

Most know the basics of being eco-friendly like using reusable coffee cups for your midday pick me up, avoiding dry-clean only ensembles and flipping off the light before exiting a room.

But for the modern girl who’s always down with the latest trends, instead of setting out for a trip to the mall, try getting all your girlfriends together for a clothing swap, supply the cocktails and you’re all set for the perfect girls’ night.

According to treehugger.com the average American throws away 68 pounds of clothing per year. Instead of chucking the clothing items that previously were staples in your not so serious high school wardrobe think of donating them to a local thrift shop, not to mention the wonders of do-it-yourself projects and a good tailor.

The next time you find yourself perusing through the beauty isle of your local drug store, think about all of the money you could be saving by using a few basic ingredients and making your own products. It’s a wonder what the incredible edible egg can do for you face. Burts Bees and Aveda products are great options for those not so skilled at whipping up an at-home facemask, and the beauty of those products is they’re cost effective too.

A green girl’s life doesn’t stop at clothes and beauty products, she can keep her carbon footprint to a minimum even in her social scene as well. Have a hot date Friday night? Instead of picking the most romantic (and expensive) Italian restaurant to spend your evening, try inviting your date over for a candle lit vegetarian dinner. With the lights down and the meat off the menu, your instantly saving money. Add a little kava kava root or ginseng to your meal and passion is unquestionably going to arise. There are a number of foods that are found to boost the sexual senses, and a glass of organic wine doesn’t hurt either.

For those single gals looking to score themselves a mate, nothing is more unappealing then finding out your potential catch is a non-recycling, Hummer driving, earth-hater. If your interested in finding an eco-friendly catch like yourself try spending some time at your local farmers market or Whole Foods Market, who knows who you might happen to strike up a conversation with over your new organic food find.

Even the most posh stylista can contribute to the needs of the planet in the most basic of ways, and for the record, doing your part can be a whole lot more sexy and satisfying then following the ways of our consumer driven society. -cc