# Dating for Eco-Sexuals EthicalSingles.com By ethicalsingles | Published 2008-10-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dating-green-ecosexual-eco-friendly-romance-love-friendship-vegetarian-vega References: [ethicalsingles](http://www.ethicalsingles.com/) & [ethicalsingles](http://www.ethicalsingles.com/) Ethicalsingles.com is a [green online dating site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaningful-planet) that gives eco-sexuals the chance to meet and match with like-minded individuals. Like other [popular dating sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trycatch-global-dating), singles can search for members who share their interests. Unlike these dating sites, however, EthicalSingles features social, human rights, animal rights, and environmental issues at their forefront. EthicalSingles' members include charity workers, green business entrepreneurs, environmentalists, activists, hippies, and vegetarians alike. **Implications** - With so many options these days, daters are becoming more specific with their choices for desired partners. As the options increase, so do the number of dating sites. Daters are looking for a unique site that will cater specifically to what they want in a significant other. These businesses respond by marketing their services to a [more specific demographic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxy-dating-service) in order to attract more customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Niche Dating Sites:** There is a trend of dating sites catering to specific interests and values, allowing people to find like-minded partners. - **Ethical and Green Lifestyles:** There is a growing trend of individuals embracing ethical and green lifestyles, seeking partners who share similar values. - **Socially Conscious Matchmaking:** There is a trend towards matchmaking platforms that prioritize social, human rights, animal rights, and environmental issues. ### Where This Applies - **Online Dating:** The online dating industry can capitalize on the trend of niche dating sites by creating specialized platforms catering to specific interests and values. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can explore opportunities to partner with ethical dating sites and promote environmentally friendly practices within the dating community. - **Social Awareness:** The social awareness industry can collaborate with matchmaking platforms that prioritize social, human rights, animal rights, and environmental issues, providing resources and support for like-minded individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green Career Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-job-boards.md) - [Vegan Career Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workveg.md) - [Sexless Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sexless-social-app.md) - [Limited-Time Dating Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-cute.md) - [Social Good eCommerce Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-minded-companies.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-green-vic.md) - [Personalized Digital Dating Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-spaces-for-singles.md) - [Eco-Friendly Mobile Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaningful-planet.md) - [Ethical Fashion Search Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-shopping-1.md)