An Indian Journey through Lent, Day 24
The Anglican Communion’s Carbon Fast
WEEK #2 WATER
In the Anglican Communion’s Carbon Fast through Lent Week 2 is dedicated to my favourite theme of “Water”. It ties in with united Nations Water Week. My PhD thesis was on this theme, and that of waterways, so I’m on home territory. The theme Bible Text for the Week is:
“For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.” Isaiah 44:3
MEAT-FREE MONDAY: Monday, 17 March
LEARN: Water is a scarce and precious resource. Today’s mining and food production industries are contaminating the 1% of the planet’s drinkable water. http://bit.ly/ waterthesourceoflife/
AT HOME: Tuesday, 18 March
Save money every time you shower. By installing a low-flow shower-head and fittings to other taps, you slash bathing water consumption by 50 to 70 per cent.
IN COMMUNITY: Wednesday, 19 March
Join, or start, a group that regularly cleans a river in your area. Make an effort to learn about the ecological balance and biodiversity that exists in and around the river.
SHARE: Thursday, 20 March
Fight for clean water! Find out where your water comes from and the threats facing your water source. Get behind an existing campaign or start your own initiative by sharing what you’ve learnt and discussing possible solutions.
LOCAL: FISH FRIDAY, 21 March
Use less. Did you know? It takes 3 litres of tap water to make 1 litre of bottled water. It takes 15,400 litres of water to produce 1 kg of beef and 11,000 litres to make a pair of jeans.
WORLD WATER DAY, Saturday, 22 March
GLOBAL: Ban the bottle. Bottles used to package water takes more than a thousand years to biodegrade. If incinerated, they produce toxic fumes. Over 80% of all single-use water bottles simply become litter. Buy yourself a re-usable bottle, preferably one made of glass. http://bit.ly/sos_bottledwater/ http://unwater.org/worldwaterday/
SABBATH: Sunday, 23 March
How ‘water-savvy’ is your church? Consider changing the taps in your building to those which switch on and off automatically. Or simply mend any dripping taps at your church!
The Anglican Communion’s Carbon Fast
WEEK #2 WATER
In the Anglican Communion’s Carbon Fast through Lent Week 2 is dedicated to my favourite theme of “Water”. It ties in with united Nations Water Week. My PhD thesis was on this theme, and that of waterways, so I’m on home territory. The theme Bible Text for the Week is:
“For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.” Isaiah 44:3
MEAT-FREE MONDAY: Monday, 17 March
LEARN: Water is a scarce and precious resource. Today’s mining and food production industries are contaminating the 1% of the planet’s drinkable water. http://bit.ly/ waterthesourceoflife/
AT HOME: Tuesday, 18 March
Save money every time you shower. By installing a low-flow shower-head and fittings to other taps, you slash bathing water consumption by 50 to 70 per cent.
IN COMMUNITY: Wednesday, 19 March
Join, or start, a group that regularly cleans a river in your area. Make an effort to learn about the ecological balance and biodiversity that exists in and around the river.
SHARE: Thursday, 20 March
Fight for clean water! Find out where your water comes from and the threats facing your water source. Get behind an existing campaign or start your own initiative by sharing what you’ve learnt and discussing possible solutions.
LOCAL: FISH FRIDAY, 21 March
Use less. Did you know? It takes 3 litres of tap water to make 1 litre of bottled water. It takes 15,400 litres of water to produce 1 kg of beef and 11,000 litres to make a pair of jeans.
WORLD WATER DAY, Saturday, 22 March
GLOBAL: Ban the bottle. Bottles used to package water takes more than a thousand years to biodegrade. If incinerated, they produce toxic fumes. Over 80% of all single-use water bottles simply become litter. Buy yourself a re-usable bottle, preferably one made of glass. http://bit.ly/sos_bottledwater/ http://unwater.org/worldwaterday/
SABBATH: Sunday, 23 March
How ‘water-savvy’ is your church? Consider changing the taps in your building to those which switch on and off automatically. Or simply mend any dripping taps at your church!
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