Green Living Tips 11.17.08

Seven Things Your Church Can Do
For the Environment

Conserve Energy About 80 percent of all pollutant emissions, discharges, and other releases can be linked to energy consumption.

Purchase Renewable (Green) Energy Green power is generated using fuel resources that either don't run out or are quickly renewed through natural processes. These resources are typically defined as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and small hydroelectric.

Develop Recycling Program Most of us realize we can recycle aluminum cans, newspapers, glass containers, and plastic bottles. By making recycling convenient at the church, you can reduce the volume of waste to be land-filled. You also teach the recycling ethic.

Buy Recycled and Recyclable Products Recycling is of no use if we don't buy recycled products.

Carefully Manage Hazardous Materials and Properly Dispose of Hazardous Waste.

Use Low-VOC Paints Although latex paints contain less VOCs than oil-based paints, nearly all paints emit significant quantities of smog forming VOCs when used.

Incorporate Environmental Programs in Church Activities.

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