An Indian Journey through Lent, Day 36
The Anglican Communion’s Carbon Fast
WEEK #5 REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE... AND FIX!
“The earth is defiled by its people; they have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes and broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore a curse consumes the earth; its people must bear their guilt.” Isaiah 24:4-6
MEAT-FREE Monday, 7 April LEARN:
“There is no such thing as 'away'. When we throw anything away, it must go SOMEWHERE.” Annie Leonard
http://storyofstuff.org/movies/ story-of-stuff/
Tuesday, 8 April AT HOME:
Compost. Put nutrients from your food waste back into the soil, not into methane-emitting landfill. If you don't have a garden, investigate other options like wormeries.
Wednesday, 9 April IN COMMUNITY:
At work, get your office to go 'paper-free'. Join the 21st century—use email or apps to manage projects and communicate at the office. Ask suppliers and service providers to send statements and other documentation via email rather than post/print out.
Thursday, 10 April SHARE:
Share with friends and family and with us on Facebook what you’ve learnt this week (and throughout the Carbon Fast), and how you have changed your thinking and habits to better steward our God-given home.
FISH FRIDAY, 11 April LOCAL:
Prevention is better than cure. Rather than recycling more, buy less packaging and other disposable items. Choose products with little or no packaging, and ask a supermarket chain near you to reduce the amount of plastic they use.
Saturday, 12 April GLOBAL:
Ponder this: Where does everything go? And what impact does it have on the planet and our health? The methane that leaks from landfills, the waste that is produced during the manufacturing of our new purchases... Can we make informed choices that are better for our health and the planet?
PALM SUNDAY, 13 April
Plan not to buy anything today. Spend time with people instead. Think about making this a Sunday ritual.
And that is that. During Holy Week the Church focuses upon the events of Holy Week. I hope you’ve found the idea of a Carbon Fast, and the variety of activities that flow from it helpful.
The Anglican Communion’s Carbon Fast
WEEK #5 REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE... AND FIX!
“The earth is defiled by its people; they have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes and broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore a curse consumes the earth; its people must bear their guilt.” Isaiah 24:4-6
MEAT-FREE Monday, 7 April LEARN:
“There is no such thing as 'away'. When we throw anything away, it must go SOMEWHERE.” Annie Leonard
http://storyofstuff.org/movies/ story-of-stuff/
Tuesday, 8 April AT HOME:
Compost. Put nutrients from your food waste back into the soil, not into methane-emitting landfill. If you don't have a garden, investigate other options like wormeries.
Wednesday, 9 April IN COMMUNITY:
At work, get your office to go 'paper-free'. Join the 21st century—use email or apps to manage projects and communicate at the office. Ask suppliers and service providers to send statements and other documentation via email rather than post/print out.
Thursday, 10 April SHARE:
Share with friends and family and with us on Facebook what you’ve learnt this week (and throughout the Carbon Fast), and how you have changed your thinking and habits to better steward our God-given home.
FISH FRIDAY, 11 April LOCAL:
Prevention is better than cure. Rather than recycling more, buy less packaging and other disposable items. Choose products with little or no packaging, and ask a supermarket chain near you to reduce the amount of plastic they use.
Saturday, 12 April GLOBAL:
Ponder this: Where does everything go? And what impact does it have on the planet and our health? The methane that leaks from landfills, the waste that is produced during the manufacturing of our new purchases... Can we make informed choices that are better for our health and the planet?
PALM SUNDAY, 13 April
Plan not to buy anything today. Spend time with people instead. Think about making this a Sunday ritual.
And that is that. During Holy Week the Church focuses upon the events of Holy Week. I hope you’ve found the idea of a Carbon Fast, and the variety of activities that flow from it helpful.
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