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SUSTAINABILITY
ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to the new Web page of St. Paul's Sustainability Committee! We will use this page to share news about our ministries, ongoing and special activities. SUSTAINABILITY FLYER The Sustainability Committee has created a flyer to show a five-year summary of our many accomplishments. It will be enclosed with all bulletins on April 27. ONGOING RECYCLING EFFORTS AT THE CHURCH You can help protect our environment every Sunday by bringing your small electronic/computer waste to deposit in our Green Disc TechnoTrash Can. The white cardboard “can” is conveniently located in Dixon House just inside the entrance to the library. Here’s a list of the items you can drop off:
Used inkjet cartridges should be placed in the separate box beside the TechnoTrash Can which is marked specifically for that purpose. Little plastic bags are also available on the bulletin board above the box for you to transport the cartridges from home to church, if you like. HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING Large electronic items such as computer CPU’s, monitors, printers, scanners, fax machines etc. can be dropped off at any STAPLES store for a charge of $10.00 per item (no charge for keyboards or mice). Please note that STAPLES does not accept televisions, radios or stereo equipment. Here is a link to their Website containing details: OR If you should find yourself in the Port Richmond neighborhood of the city you can also contact: Elemental, Inc. www.eleminc.com
2371 Church Street Philadelphia PA 19124 Email: Eleminc@aol.com MORE WAYS TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE Purchase Renewable Energy - PECO Wind For as little as an additional $2.54 per month, you can support the development of renewable wind energy by converting a portion of your electricity usage to an unlimited energy source -- the wind! Please visit PECO Wind's Website for more information and to enroll. Use Public Transportation The following article describes in numbers the positive impact of public transportation use on our carbon footprint: Public Transit's Green Effects Eat Organic Foods How difficult is it to switch to using organic foods? Here's an article that shows just how simple it can be to substitute organic alternatives for five very commonly consumed foods. Limit the catalogs you receive by mail Catalog Choice is a free service that helps you reduce the amount of unsolicited mail in your mailbox while helping preserve the environment. Simplify your life and save natural resources! Take your reusable bags on every shopping trip Paper or plastic? Neither! This article at About.com explains the threats posed by our use of plastic and paper shopping bags. Reusable Bags.com offers many reusable products by mail order. PAST PROJECTS AND AWARDS ARTICLE: Renewable Energy at St. Paul's FROM: Website of National Religious Partnership for the Environment Fall 2005 News Release
A feature article about St. Paul's commitment to renewable energy sources, environmental sustainability and naturalized landscaping was added to the Website of the Natural Religious Partnership for the Environment in the fall of 2005. GALLERIES
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Telephone: 215-289-1475, Fax: 215-289-4914
Sustainability projects at St. Paul's
