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1. Fix your leaky faucets- This saves water going down the drain and money evaporating from your wallet.
2. Do not drive your car for a few days- This saves money on gas and harmful emissions.
3. Stop using plastic straws- Plastic straws are killing birds and aquatic animals and fish all over the world. There are vegetable and natural options available.
4. Don't Litter. It harms wildlife and our environment. And you look like a jerk when you do it!.
5. When visiting parks, nature preserves, or hiking trails, respect local habitat and stay on the trails.
6. Switch from liquid detergents to powders and soaps. No morelarge plastic bottles. YAY!
7. Keep curtains closed on hot, sunny days. You will keep your home cooler and reduce your energy costs.
8. Is your hot water heater warm to the touch? Invest in an insulating blanket (about $50) and save on heating your water.
9. Reuse water - if you have a humidifier, save the water, and use it to water your indoor and outdoor plants.
10. Purchase only Energy Star appliances. Check out the link for info about Energy Star products and how you can save money when you buy - www.energystar.gov. Take advantage of rebates and tax credits.
11. Reduce food waste - check the inventory in your fridge regularly and use anything "about to turn" in soups, stews, smoothies, or casseroles.
12. The longer your clothing lasts, the less you will have to buy. Tips include purchasing quality pieces, using stain-remover pens so you can wash less, and avoiding dry cleaning.
13. Use natural mulch in your garden bed. This will add nutrients and conserve water. Stay away from shredded tire mulch!
14. Stop buying bottled water. A filter on your kitchen tap and a reusable bottle will do the trick - and NO plastic needed!
Love Your Mother, (Earth, that is)
The environment is a concern. Not just for the New Castle United Methodist Church, but for the whole world. God's Creation was made perfect, with everything in balance - people, animals, air, soil, insects, and water. And as God's people we are to be good stewards, (Genesis 2:15). How are we doing?
We can, and must, do better. Currently we are depleting the resources of our world, losing biodiversity, polluting our air and water, and contributing to poor health and extreme weather events for many people. It seems overwhelming. But there are things we can do. This page will provide you with tips on how you, yes you, can help to heal God's creation. We believe these tips can help to conserve energy and resources, reduce harmful plastics, save money, and improve the health of our families, being faithful stewards for God.
Eco-Tips