ECO CONGREGATION
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GREEN TIPS
KEEP YOUR CAR TYRES AT THE CORRECT PRESSURE
This will mean that you will burn less fuel and cut down on CO2 emissions. (Also improves road safety and reduces wear on tyres)
Are you remembering to recycle plastic in your new green sack? |
Below is an excerpt from the letter of award to the Church from the Eco-Congregation assessors:--
The assessors particularly commended the congregation for the following:
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The broad range of activity in all three spheres of the programme, across many groups and activities within the church, and across all age groups.
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The extent of the church’s recycling activity, acting as a collection point for a variety of waste streams.
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The gentle encouragement throughout the building to practise sensible resource use.
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The church’s recent energy audit, which identified a number of areas of activity which the church hopes to implement over the coming months and years.
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The church’s inward and outward looking approach to Fairtrade – as well as being Fairtrade registered and using Fairtrade products, the congregation have been urged to use Fairtrade at home, plus church members have been lobbying local shops to stock fairly traded produce.
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Excellent connections with the wider community at all levels:
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Locally through the hosting and support of a broad variety of community organisations.
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Regionally, by supporting Christian Aid and the Lodging House Mission.
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Internationally – through support for the Al Shurooq School for the Blind and the Ekwendeni project in Malawi.
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The church has often worked in partnership with other churches to deliver this support.
Please contact any member of the team with your suggestions for future tips or projects. Your ideas are appreciated. **
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