Our planet, God’s beautiful creation, needs our help! Not just on the 51st Earth Day but every day. No matter whether we live in an apartment, a single-family home or a senior’s residence. we can effect change for the future. Each of us can make a difference by changing simple habits.
Food: Eat organic, plant-based, local and in season. Reduce food waste by buying only what you will need.
Energy: Use low-energy light bulbs, lower your thermostat, unsubscribe from junk mail. Unplug small appliances when not in use.
Waste: Compost, recycle and consign to sell or donate unwanted goods. Try to move to Zero waste and reduce plastic use. Shop at consignment, thrift and second-hand shops.
Nature: Grow your own herbs and veggies even on balconies. Plant flowers that attract pollinators. Out for a walk? Collect one piece of garbage a day. Don’t forget to carry a reusable bag and gloves.
There are lots of things that we can each do every day to change the way we connect with creation. Earthday.org is proposing 3 Days of Climate Action, April 20-22, and offers 51 actions that we can take together whether a veteran at this or just beginning to dip into the water. Suggested actions range from using plant-based recipes (provided at the website) to volunteer cleanups to auditing plastic use. There is something for everyone.
If you are online, please join our ADO Environmental Facebook Group so we can encourage each other with new ideas, habits and products that will support creation and help us all live into our 5th Mark of Mission: To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.
Let’s make a start together, because Creation Matters!
—The Rev. Susan Lewis
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