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You go on melayu lucah blogspota date, you realise you have nothing in common, and you go home wondering if you'll ever find love. In the climate emergency, dating someone who shares your values is no longer simply an added bonus, it's essential. 

As the UK shakes off the most recent extreme, record-breakingheatwave, with the Met Office recordingan unfathomably high 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) while European wildfires torched a record-breaking amount of land the size of Wales,it’s glaringly urgent that our society needs to act now and the effects of climate change are more tangible than ever. It's easy — rational, even — to get lost in the doom and gloom, but one coping strategy for some people is to focus on aspects of life they can change, like finding love. But dating, much like everything else, is one facet of life not exempt from the effects of climate change. Enter green dating — an eco-minded approach to finding love that’s more than simply dining al fresco every once in a while.

What is 'green dating'?

Green dating, for anyone not familiar with the new term, is simply the romantic search for an eco-conscious individual who shares their values and their desire for action on climate change.

As with many relationship trends, green dating was born from a necessity for singles to make sure their values are aligned with the person they're dating. With 75 percent of British adults admitting to being concerned about our climate future, per an ONS survey, it’s not surprising that climate change is influencing the way people want to date.

Dating apps like Bumble and Elite Singles have been quick to cater to the upsurge in eco-minded daters offering ‘badges’that indicate interest, while other smaller apps, such as Green Singlesand Grazerare popping up to allow flirty conversations within the niche.

Bumble told Mashable that ‘environmentalism’ is one of the top values added to daters' profiles in the UK. Of the individuals who added value-related interests to their pages, over a quarter stated that caring about the planet was a top priority. Similarly, almost a fifth of adults noted that talking about the environment on a first date was an especially significant topic of discussion. 

Sam Pitman, 40, the co-founder of Eco Essex, an environmental community hub, has found that her growing passion for saving the planet has significantly changed her dating requirements as a newly single dater on Bumble, Tinder, and Elite Singles. "15 years ago when I looked for a partner and found my husband, I looked for generic stuff like intelligence and a good sense of humour, but now since being separated and back on the dating scene I have higher standards of wanting to be with someone I share my values with, who cares for the world and has a love for nature," Sam tells Mashable.

No one wants to waste their time nodding along with someone who doesn’t uphold similar values, and modern dating profiles give singles ample opportunities to display the causes most important to them. Sam is no different, stating her profile is laden with "vegan, vegetarian" and eco-friendly content to make it easier for her to "truly connect" with potential partners.

Weeding out 'eco-catfishers'

Lily, who is 26 and mostly uses Hinge, also makes sure to make the most of the prompts available to her on her profile, saying, "I want to ward off anyone who’s not serious about my passions by making it abundantly clear that taking care of the planet is a lifestyle I follow, not a trend," she tells Mashable.

Displaying your stance on climate justice serves as an overt warning to filter out anyone who can’t get on board. Sam says it would be a "dealbreaker" to discover a date had no desire to learn about caring for the environment, revealing she could only get past ignorance if there was space for open-mindedness and self-development

Despite apps adapting to a growing number of eco-conscious daters, some singles feel there’s in fact a lack of support surrounding filtering out the true eco-activists from the frauds. Nathan, 29, believes it’s too easy for anyone to state they care about the environment, revealing he’d been "eco-catfished" on multiple occasions. "They were nice people but ultimately their values weren’t in line with what I’d expected from their profiles and that’s something I reckon would be a problem down the line," says Nathan.

A similar experience on Elite Singles left Sam reeling when she joined after being encouraged by daters’ "Go Green!" statements, set through settings on their profiles, only to find that the majority of self-proclaimed activists weren’t quite as enthusiastic as she was. As Sam explains: "out of the hundreds of people I matched with I think less than 1 percent said anything about the environment."

Green dating IRL

Dating profiles merely scratch the surface of a person’s true beliefs, but green dating isn’t solely about sorting the superficial from the saviours. To truly be committed to sustainable romance we have to consider the travel decisions we make, our outfit choices and even what the dates consist of. Dr. Caroline West, Bumble’s sex and relationships expert, suggests that the content of the date goes a long way when making a conscious effort to be more sustainable. "A plant-based picnic is a sure-fire way to impress your environmentally-conscious date. Be sure to prepare everything beforehand allowing you to relax and enjoy the moment," says West.

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As with any social cause, the majority of the hard work is actually done offline, away from social media, and for Sofia, from Bristol, UK, slowing down her wardrobe held the key to greener dating. Greenpeace revealed that the average UK person owns 115 items of clothing, but neglected to wear 30 percent of what they ownwithin the past year, which only highlights our need to ditch the incessant buying sprees. 

Admitting to buying hauls of fast fashion in previous years, Sofia let go of the hold buying new garments had over her, in favour of recycling her fashion. Previously, Sofia harboured an only-wear-it-once mentality which meant dates demanded new clothes to make her feel desirable. But since making her lifestyle more sustainable she attests to the fact that new doesn’t mean sexier. "I often swap clothes with my friends or wear something I already own, if I’m going somewhere mega fancy I’ll rent a dress. I’ve learnt that fashion doesn’t have to be damaging just so you can look hot."

A more eco-conscious approach to dating demands that all areas be considered, and even the most seemingly banal factors such as travel, have to be contemplated. The government released data that showed 33 percent of the UK's carbon emissions comes from transportand Sam is keen to reduce her part in that. "I’m mindful of travel," she says, alluding to a time when she decided to get the bus to meet her date. Despite being offered a lift by her potential partner, she declined and suggested he also take public transport since the drive would be an hour and a half. "He agreed to get the train for me which I thought was really respectful."

Every singleton has the right to find a satisfactory political balance within their dating lives without compromising on values. Sam’s search for an eco-lover is currently extending as she looks to host a singles night in Essex for eco-conscious people, "because I’m so passionate about the idea of how difficult it is."

A steadier approach to green dating doesn’t mean sacrificing fun, but simply thinking about the planet while trying to find a partner who shares a passion for fighting climate change. From conscious fashion choices and eco-friendly gifts to choosing local dates and prioritising sustainable companies, green dating may soon go from a novelty to the norm.