Riding a bike is by far one of the most eco-friendly ways to travel. So can you imagine going a step beyond producing zero carbon emissions to actually absorbing the other CO2 emissions around you?

That’s the purpose behind the Eco-Bike. It was actually created for a competition in the Design21: Social Design Network.

This bike has built-in planters that rest above the wheels, which you can flip down when the plants need water and sunlight. The pedals actually hold the planters up. Then you can flip the planters back up when you want to ride the bike.

Talk about the epitome of great exercise and oxygen circulation!

Sounds like the perfect idea for an eco-date: A nice bike ride, a stop in a local park and giving your date flowers from your bike garden.

Just make sure that you plant flowers and not poison ivy.