Meta Bennett

Set up one of four tables at our church with handouts of information on living a zero waste lifestyle, showing eco-friendly products made of bamboo, and discussing local recycling resources with church members.

In celebration of our church's Earth Day Sunday event, my husband and I set up a table of educational materials featuring a Zero Waste lifestyle. Products made from bamboo were on display as well as a listing of eco-friendly businesses in our community. My husband and I prepared a number of informational handouts in addition to handing out a manual of Gainesville's Recycling Resource Guide, which we received from our city's Public Works Dept.The goal was to keep our congregation informed about the need to protect and preserve God's creation. Ours is an Earth Care Congregation.

Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meal(s) each day.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.