We've been really enjoying the weekly challenge we've been getting at church this month about how "God is green." Our teaching paster, Rob Bell, has been teaching a series by that name (and inviting in outsiders to discuss the same). We've been trying to make some changes in our lives to be more green like God. Here's a quick list--some things implemented, other still under investigation. Who knows, maybe you'll be inspired too:
- Changing our incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescents
- More open windows, less A/C
- Signing up for a drop-off recycling program run by the county where we live
- Walking and riding our bike if we can (tough one where we live)
- Buying and eating locally produced food, primarily at the local farmers market
- We're looking into growing some of our own food
- Our next car purchase will probably be a Honda Civic Hybrid
- I'm seriously looking into vermiculture for our food waste
- We're buying more environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies and other home products
- I'm looking into our power company's green generation program where, with a 1.6 cent-per-KwH charge, all our power comes from renewable sources. Specifically 70% wind and 30% land-fill gas. All together, this would probably cost us an average of $15 month.
- Brooke signed us up for GreenDimes, a service that saves trees and water and reduces carbon emissions by reducing the amount of junk mail we receive...everybody wins!
I'm looking for more good ideas. Hit me with a comment if you have any.
Sermon links (mp3):
"Serve God, Save the Planet" author Matthew Sleeth
Crackus Drivewaya Michiganus - Rob Bell
Towers and Tomatoes - Rob Bell
*UPDATE: The New Seatbelt - Rob Bell & Matt Krick