How the pope is saving the Earth
By Glenn Hurowitz
Pope Benedict XVI, like many world leaders, has spoken passionately about the urgent need to protect the planet from climate catastrophe. But unlike his fellow heads of state, the pontiff has actually created a carbon-neutral economy -- and done it cheaply and quickly.The Vatican announced last year that it would restore 37 acres of forest in Hungary that had been cut down in the Middle Ages. Those growing trees will absorb enough carbon dioxide to offset all the pollution from the fossil fuels used to power Vatican City.
For full story, visit: http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/sunday/commentary/la-oe-hurowitz14-2008jul14,0,5390201.story
Friday, August 29, 2008
eco friendly laundry - cfc- Aug 30/31
Eco-friendly laundry
Here are some ideas for saving electricity while washing your laundry:
~using low temperature water
~Only wash full loads of laundry
~Only wash the clothes that are dirty
~If you need to replace your washing machine, look for an energy star washer or a front-loading washing machine. Front loading washing machines uses less energy and 40-60% less water.
Laundry detergents can be hard on own skin and on the environment because they don't break down. Look for brands that are derived from natural ingredients and come in recycled and recyclable packaging. Most of these are highly concentrated so although they seem more expensive, the cost is actually on-par with traditional detergents because the high concentration means more wash loads per bottle.
Here are some ideas for saving electricity while washing your laundry:
~using low temperature water
~Only wash full loads of laundry
~Only wash the clothes that are dirty
~If you need to replace your washing machine, look for an energy star washer or a front-loading washing machine. Front loading washing machines uses less energy and 40-60% less water.
Laundry detergents can be hard on own skin and on the environment because they don't break down. Look for brands that are derived from natural ingredients and come in recycled and recyclable packaging. Most of these are highly concentrated so although they seem more expensive, the cost is actually on-par with traditional detergents because the high concentration means more wash loads per bottle.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Waste-Free Lunch
Packing a Waste-Free Lunch
With school starting, this is a good time to think about the lunches we pack for our kids and ourselves. Typical American sack lunches produce lots of trash.
Waste-free lunches are not only a wise environmental choice, but they are less expensive as well.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
`Pack food in a reusable lunch containers instead plastic bags
`Avoid prepackaged, individually wrapped servings of food
`Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins
`Use stainless-steel forks and spoons instead of plastic forks and spoons
`Use reusable drink containers instead of disposable juice boxes, juice pouchs, soda cans, water bottles, or milk cartons
`Use reusable lunchboxes instead of disposable paper and plastic bags
For more ideas go to www.WasteFreeLunches.org
With school starting, this is a good time to think about the lunches we pack for our kids and ourselves. Typical American sack lunches produce lots of trash.
Waste-free lunches are not only a wise environmental choice, but they are less expensive as well.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
`Pack food in a reusable lunch containers instead plastic bags
`Avoid prepackaged, individually wrapped servings of food
`Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins
`Use stainless-steel forks and spoons instead of plastic forks and spoons
`Use reusable drink containers instead of disposable juice boxes, juice pouchs, soda cans, water bottles, or milk cartons
`Use reusable lunchboxes instead of disposable paper and plastic bags
For more ideas go to www.WasteFreeLunches.org
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Walk, walk, walk
Green Star Award
Two parishoners have been spotted saving gasoline by walking instead of driving in our community. Linda Bleyenberg can be seen walking to and from Price Chopper and even continues to walk to church in this hot weather. In downtown Mission, William Sifuentes has been seen walking to complete errands.
Good Job Linda and Bill! Thank you for caring for creation!
Two parishoners have been spotted saving gasoline by walking instead of driving in our community. Linda Bleyenberg can be seen walking to and from Price Chopper and even continues to walk to church in this hot weather. In downtown Mission, William Sifuentes has been seen walking to complete errands.
Good Job Linda and Bill! Thank you for caring for creation!
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