Parish response to AngliGreen Environmental Audit

WHAT WE ARE DOING AS A PARISH SINCE RECEIVING ANGLIGREENS ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

  • Water tanks installed
  • Removing weeds and plants that endanger the environment
  • Choosing drought tolerant plants and mulching deeply
  • Planting local native plants
  • Garden beds allocated to individual families
THE PARISH WILL CONSIDER IN THE FUTURE
  • Developing a garden walk/labyrinth
  • Including children in caring for the grounds
  • Encouraging more car pooling
  • Developing plaques about wildlife in the grounds

 

WORSHIP

  • The parish conducts services on ecospirituality
  • Lessons about caring for creation are presented to children
  • Trees/shrubs/garden seats are used to celebrate special events
  • Environmental issues/creation are included in sermons
  • Symbols of creation appear on church banners/vestments
  • Environmental information is included in the pew bulletin and is on display
  • Some liturgies are held outside
THE PARISH WILL CONSIDER IN THE FUTURE
  • Having access to books on nature, creation and ecospirituality

 

FELLOWSHIP HOSPITALITY AND OUTREACH

  • The parish has a policy on the use of disposable plates, cups and cutlery
  • Reusable cups, plates and cutlery are used as first choice. Dishes are washed by hand
  • Community grant received for environmental activity (water tanks)
  • Recycle batteries and ink cartridges
  • The parish is replacing light bulbs with energy efficient ones
  • Electronic equipment is turned off at the wall to save residual power
  • Lights and fans are turned off when not in use
  • Outside lights are on a timer
  • Trees have been planted to give shade to buildings
  • Print double sided/use recycled paper
  • Recycling bins are visible and accessible
  • Reusable bags are used for shopping
THE PARISH WILL CONSIDER IN THE FUTURE
  • Using biodegradable cleaning products
  • Choosing appliances with a high energy and water efficiency rating
  • Developing a policy on energy and water use
  • Buying fair trade products
  • Switching to green power
  • ‘Reverse the effect' for parish car