This is a suggestion that I read on another blog, and I think about the best one I have seen. Many suggestions include the purchase of things you do not need, this action is not green no matter how green the items supposedly are. If you don't need it, the transit to get it, the production of the item and any energy you expended to earn the money are all negatives on the environment if the item is not needed.

With that in mind, here is the suggestion:

Dinner at home. Make an effort for a romantic setting, buy locally grown produce and local meats if it is an option. Turn off a few lights to set the mood, use cloth napkins.

If flowers are part of your plan, try getting them from your yard before you buy. Remember, if you put some thought into this, your partner will be impressed and you can have a nice romantic evening without putting a burden on the environment.

Remember, if you do this, to plan your shopping so that you do not make a special trip for this dinner - add it to your regular shopping list.