Sunday, March 8, 2015

Understanding Christian Sustainability

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Simply put, sustainability is about meeting the needs of today's people without compromising the ability of future generations to be able to meet their own needs. As Christians, we're called to take care of our environment and those living in the world around us. This isn't a very complex concept, but it is a very important one.

There are a lot of different things that you can do to help your planet and fellow humankind here, including:

  • Lower your consumption by not buying things you don't need. When you are purchasing products, make sure that they are more durable, easy to fix, don't pollute the environment, are energy-efficient, and functional.
  • Walk or use public transportation instead of driving your car all of the time.
  • Don't use paper towels for everything! Use cloth napkins for meals and old washcloths for cleaning.
  • Look for new ways to reuse household items you're considering getting rid of. Whether you upcycle items or join Freecycle (a group of people who give items they no longer need but that are still usable to other people), don't just send items to the landfill.
  • Consider planting a garden. Not only is this a frugal way of living, but it's also good for the environment. Don't worry that you're taking away from local farmers because there will still be plenty of folks buying their produce, as well as items you won't be able to grow yourself and so you'll need to buy from them.
  • Find ways to make more things yourself or do without them. This isn't just fun and frugal but it's also healthier too.
  • Switch to simple cleaning solutions. The one brand that I really like is Shaklee because they don't contain all kinds of nasty chemicals that are really bad for your health - although you'll hear people say the chemicals are what makes the environment clean, they're actually what hurt the environment.
  • Shop locally when possible because it will help your local economy but you'll also eat healthier foods.


There's also one last thing that you're probably already doing: Recycle! It's really easy, doesn't even take any thought once you're in the habit. Plus, I think that it's safe to say that God recycles... Do you?


Now you can remind people about the importance of Christian sustainability every day simply by wearing this T-shirt, no words necessary!

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