Update on the Composting Programs at Zero Waste Church

Update on the Composting Programs at Zero Waste Church

by David McKinnon Our work at Nativity to Restore God’s Earth continues to make great strides.  Up until the pandemic, produce from our organic community garden was shared with residents living in a local low-income retirement center. In this way we were able to reduce 

Reduce your Carbon Footprint

Reduce your Carbon Footprint

by Becky Showalter So now that you know your carbon footprint (see previous blog post), what now? Before we think about how to offset our effect on the environment, we should brainstorm on ways to reduce it!There are so many things that can be done: We can’t 

What you need to calculate your footprint

What you need to calculate your footprint

by Becky Showalter In our previous post, we talked about what environmental footprints* and carbon footprints are. In this post we are going to concentrate on how you calculate your carbon footprint? Here’s what you’ll need for a basic estimate – annual electricity and gas bills (average monthly usage) 

What does carbon footprint and environmental footprint even mean?

What does carbon footprint and environmental footprint even mean?

by Becky Showalter The words “Carbon Footprint” and “Environmental Footprint” are thrown around almost interchangeably these days in news articles and discussions, but what do they actually mean and how do they relate to each one of us?  Bottom line, they are slightly different ways 

Welcome!

Welcome!

I grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, surrounded by beauty, all the time. So much beauty that I took for granted – didn’t everyone live with magnificent, awe-inspiring views out their bedroom window? I also grew up in the Episcopal Church, shaped 

Waste Not: Moving Your Congregation Toward Zero Waste

Waste Not: Moving Your Congregation Toward Zero Waste

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