The bulletin can be a great place to
reflect your congregation’s dedication to stewardship. Developing
a specific project and goal for the congregation will encourage greater
participation and response to greening initiatives. Give “how
to’s” in the bulletin. Some general suggestions include:
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Use compact fluorescent light bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs
Walk and bike more
Drive less
Carpool
Drive fuel efficient vehicles
Buy local, organic produce, dairy, and meat
Compost lawn and food scraps
Conserve fresh water—turn faucet off while brushing teeth and shaving
Garden
Use EnergyStar appliances in your home
Turn off and even unplug computer, TV, other electronics when not in use
Install two to three paned windows
Encourage politicians to pass environmentally sound legislation
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