Monday, October 20, 2008

Caring for the World @ WW

Westwinds is seeing green in more ways than one. In May of 08 we ditched paper cups with plastic lids and cardboard sleeves for ceramic mugs, stopped purchasing plastic creamer containers and began having local businesses help with donations of organic fair-trade coffee. Because of these steps, we have seen some very exciting results.

We have halted nearly 8000 gallons of garbage from being dumped into
our landfill (about the size of one of those large fuel tankers you see going down the road).


We have saved over $1,500.00 in cups, lids, sleeves, coffee and creamers.

We are hearing many individual stories about how the steps we are
taking at the church are influencing people¹s recycling and conservation habits at home.

Moms, Dads and kids - How are you making a difference in caring for our world? Do you use both sides of your paper? Do you leave the water running while you brush your teeth or do you turn it off? Every little bit helps. Let us know what you're doing!



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