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March 14 – Does your Church Recycle/Compost?

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But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him. Jeremiah 18 V 4 Have you ever heard of composting or recycling in your church? Is it currently being practiced in the church? Church members can become stewards of resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing the amount of waste that goes into the trash and eventually into landfills. The church needs to take notice of the impacts associated with its actions and make a conscious decision to care for God’s creation. This can be done through recycling and composting in the church. Importance and benefits of recycling and composting: It conserves raw materials – making new products out of recycled materials reduces the need to consume raw resources. It saves energy – using recycled materials in the manufacturing process uses considerably less energy than that required for producing new products from raw materials. It helps protect the environment – recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging), refining and processing raw materials all of which create substantial air and water pollution. Composting will help reduce the amount of methane released when biodegradable waste (such as food) decomposes in landfills. It saves you money – A massive reduction in the amount of waste we send to landfill will result in reduced operational costs of landfills Enriches soil, composting helps retain moisture and suppress plant diseases and pests. Compost reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. Compost encourages the production of beneficial bacteria and fungi that break down organic matter to create humus, a rich nutrient-filled material. Composting improves the health of the church yard and garden Over 50% of what we throw in the garbage can be recycled. An additional 25% of our trash is comprised of food wastes and other materials that could be composted. Make a difference in sustainability of the world by recycling and composting at church. Why it’s important to recycle and compost

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March 12 – Audit your Waste

“Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.’” ~ John 6:12 Check out how much waste you have at home. How can you reduce it? The waste we generate and throw out is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to waste generation. For every kilogram of waste your family creates, more than 71 kilograms was created in manufacturing that waste. Every year the worlds’ nations generate 1.3 billion tons of solid waste. That amounts to 1.2 kilograms per person per day and this number is expected to rise to 2.2 billion tons by 2025. Be part of the solution by ensuring that we do not reach this massive amount by 2025.The idea of reducing one’s waste can be overwhelming, a great place to start is within the comfort of your own home. The problem with waste production is that; waste is sent to landfills and incinerators which emit hazardous toxins and greenhouse gases into the environment, destroy wildlife habitats, and pose a major threat to humans What can you do? Purchase products with less packaging- Buy in bulk, switch to concentrated products, or choose brands that reduce packaging and avoid Individually Wrapped Items. Use reusable shopping bags and containers. Reduce unwanted mail- Contact local and regional companies sending you unwanted mail and ask to be taken off their list. Just Mow the grass. Leave grass clippings on your lawn. The clippings will decompose, adding much needed nutrients to your grass and lightening the waste you produce. Drink from a reusable mug or water bottle. Compost food scraps and yard trimmings. Repair furniture or list on the internet for sale. Limit household hazardous waste. Measure before you purchase paint, pesticides, and fertilizers so you don’t overbuy. Plan out your meals. Creating a list of items you need to buy will help reduce food waste at home and give you a better idea of when you need to go to the store. http://www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org/residents/reducing_waste_at_home https://www.huffpost.com/entry/reduce-home-waste_n_57912d0be4b0fc06ec5c4b56 Photo by Justus Menke on Unsplash