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Sustainability suggestions for church (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by swcollings@lemmy.world to c/sustainability@lemmy.world

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Apparently my church has a sustainability committee. Naturally I must give them thoughts. All I can think of so far are smart thermostats, LEDs, and replacing the monoculture grass with something pollinator-friendly. What else should be considered? Are there obvious common things that can be improved on?

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[–] Rayleigh@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You mentioned a few things, here is what comes to my mind:

-LEDs, smart thermostats, motion activated lights, proper insulation for windows and doors

-plant native trees and bee-friendly things, dont mow grass

-collect rainwater to water the plants

-Install an insect hotel

-community gardening, grow food

-install a pond

-in case people come by car: encourage walking/biking/public transport to church, offer good bike parking

-solar panels

-avoid plastic in general

-buy stuff used and dont buy everything new

-encourage sharing stuff in your community like tools, cars and so on

-invite experts to presentations, talks and discussions and invite everyone

I never went to a church, so I dont know whats going on there but if you have any type of event:

-offer vegetarian or better vegan food only, seasonal and local (this is probably the most impactful)

-no single use cups, plates, bowls, cutlery or but get resuable stuff

-no bottled water, no plastic bags