10 Ways to Show Love to Your Planet This Valentine’s Day

Amelia McIntegart

Each year on Valentine’s Day we show our appreciation, care and attention to those we love, whether it’s through fragrant flowers, cheesy cards or jewellery, most of us feel valued and respected on this romantic and important day in our calendars. However, sadly we do not show the same love and consideration for our planet. It is up to us all to make changes –however small - in our daily lives so our planet can recover and one day maybe thrive again. So, lets take a look at ways to show the earth we love it and, what better day to start than Valentine’s Day:

1. Get your hands dirty and volunteer at a clean-up -It could be at the beach, a local park, or a street, wherever it is, the earth and local community will thank you for getting rid of rubbish.

2. Swap fast fashion for second hand –ditch misguided for marketplace, and cheap brands for charity shops.

3. Say goodbye to single-use plastic – think of all those poor sea creatures caught up in your rubbish.

4. Plant flowers and trees and help the bees – because after all, where would we bee without them!

5. Meatless Mondays – put your chef’s hat on and cook up a Quorn storm!

6. Save energy – you’ll be saving a fortune too!

7. Campaign against climate change – it could be an Instagram post or a powerful protest, small actions lead to big changes.

8. Ditch the car for a bike – let’s stop polluting our planet, one ride or walk at a time!

9. Adopt an endangered animal – take back our tigers, rescue our rhinos and save the sea turtles.

10. Stop wasting water – turn off those taps and save more for our future.