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How to Revive the Planet and Your Relationship. Living more sustainably may not sound sexy.
But it can be! Here are eco-tastic actions that'll bring a little romance to your relationship.
You will need Bicycle built for 2 Farmers market Soy candles Evening strolls and body
heat. Step 1. Ditch the car, and run errands on a bicycle built for 2. All that peddling
will keep your buns tight. Step 2. Make food shopping a sensual experience by feeding each
other samples at your local farmers market. Step 3. Power down! Every meal is romantic
when you turn off the TV and dine by candlelight. Use soy candles; they're toxin-free and biodegradable.
Store candles in the freezer; they'll burn longer and drip less. Step 4. Work off dinner
with an evening walk instead of parking yourselves in front of the TV or your computers. Turning
off the TV for an hour saves 130 to 350 watts of power, and shutting off the computer conserves
43 to 80 watts per hour. Step 5. Lower the thermostat at night; you'll have to rely on
body heat to keep warm under the covers. In fact, you just may be inspired to work up
a sweat. And you thought there was nothing sexy about the environment. Did you know 86
percent of engaged couples surveyed said they want to make at least part of their wedding
green.