Here's what you need to know about the green dating trend

With the growing concerns around climate change and environmental issues conversations around nature and saving resources have become dinner table discussions In India while millennials have been known to promote environmental activism its now the Gen Zs who are also taking the conversation forward In fact environmental activism is a huge part of their dating life and their concern for the cause is becoming a deciding factor when it comes to choosing a partner or who they want to dateThe Green Dating trend is gaining traction in India as people are making more valuesdriven dating decisions and have an increased appreciation of the outdoors thanks to park walks and pandemicinduced alfresco datingData from Bumble the womenfirst dating app shows that environmentalism ranks as one of the top value interest badges to Bumble profiles in India In fact of those who recently added value interest badges to their dating profile over a quarter 28 per cent selected environmentalismResearch from Bumble conducted last year also found that postlockdown single Indians are now planning to keep first dates active with a walk in the park or an outdoor picnic Walk in the park or around the neighbourhood was one of the top choices for ideal first dates for single Indians per Bumbles recent researchSamarpita Samaddar India communications director Bumble shared Compatibility is crucial in forging healthy and equitable relationships which is why we want to empower people on Bumble to openly discuss things that are important to them We added interest badges to profiles so that you can showcase your lifestyle values and causes that you can champion like environmentalism human rights and feminism among other social causesDespite the challenges weve seen a number of positive dating trends emerge from the pandemic and Green Dating is one that we hope to see continue in 2022 Now more than ever people are looking to connect with those that share their values and priorities It is encouraging to see people thinking about how the environment is important in all aspects of their lives including datingGet creative and go green for your next date with these tipsEcofriendly gifts If you wish to send gifts to your connection or partner perhaps a reusable coffee cup would be a thoughtful and environmentallyfriendly surprise for your date You can also choose from a wide range of indoor plants to gift your dateOutdoor picnics Planning an outdoor garden picnic is a surefire way to impress your environmentallyconscious date Be sure to prepare everything beforehand allowing you to relax and enjoy the momentSustainable IRL date spots From bars with a zerowaste ethos to restaurants that keep their produce seasonal and lowimpact you may be surprised how many opportunities there are to support local sustainable hospitality businesses while on your search for your partnerWalking or cycling dates A fairly obvious one but how about instead of the usual stroll in the neighbourhood take your date to a local hidden gem youve been dying to share You can both also choose a cycling date to reduce your carbon footprintJoin a beach clean drive Cleaning up our coastline has never been more important You can get to know each other whilst doing your part in the fight against plastic pollutionThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever