Lenten Carbon Fast - 1st Sunday of Lent

Remember you baptism today, and the power of water.  Try to conserve: Leave a bucket in the shower or kitchen sink, and collect "grey water" to water the plants.  Have a lawn or flower beds/pots?  Consider a rain barrel so you can water them with rain.

(Compiled from Lenten resurces by: Tearfund, Nat'l Council of Churches' Eco-Justice Programs, Prince of Peace Luterhan Church, Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, Rock Springs Congregational UCC, IA IPL, NC IPL, and from Green America and The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change)

Lenten Carbon Fast

Check windows and doors for drafts with a ribbon or feather.  If it flutters, make or buy a draft dodger, or seal leaks with caulk and weatherstripping.

(Compiled from Lenten resurces by: Tearfund, Nat'l Council of Churches' Eco-Justice Programs, Prince of Peace Luterhan Church, Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, Rock Springs Congregational UCC, IA IPL, NC IPL, and from Green America and The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change)

Lenten Carbon Fast

Go meat-free today (as Catholics we are asked to abstain from meat on all the Fridays of Lent).  Christians have been eating less meat during Lent for generations.  Choosing meat-free meals is one of the most powerful things you can do to reduce your carbon footpring (VegDC.com)

(Compiled from Lenten resurces by: Tearfund, Nat'l Council of Churches' Eco-Justice Programs, Prince of Peace Luterhan Church, Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, Rock Springs Congregational UCC, IA IPL, NC IPL, and from Green America and The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change)

Lenten Carbon Fast

Turn down your thermostat by at least on degree.  Aim for 68 degrees durign the day and 60 degrees at night.  Program your thermostat if you can.  Always turn the heat down when you leave home.

(Compiled from Lenten resurces by: Tearfund, Nat'l Council of Churches' Eco-Justice Programs, Prince of Peace Luterhan Church, Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, Rock Springs Congregational UCC, IA IPL, NC IPL, and from Green America and The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change)