Actions carried out for which the
Christian Ecology Link
Millennium Challenge Certificate
will be presented on 21 Sept 2000
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"Less Car Sunday" was celebrated
- For Harvest there was an emphasis on Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
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Only Environment-friendly washing-up liquid is used in the kitchen
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Articles and information on Environmental issues are encouraged in the church magazine
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Measures are being taken to improve the efficiency of the heating system, for example by replacing the upstairs heaters in due course
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The church has made links with local organisations which promote re-using and re-cycling. Bottles are taken to the bottle bank. Aluminium cans are collected for recycling
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Leaf-mould is produced for use in the grounds, and the composting system has been improved
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The grounds are being improved with a view to wildlife by making additions including a log pile, a birdbath, and by increasing the range of wildlife friendly planting, e.g. plants to attract butterflies and insects
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The children and youth groups use re-cycled materials whenever possible, especially from the Children's Scrapstore for their craft activities
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Most A4 paper which has been printed on only one side is re-used in the office for drafts, print-offs or scrap notepaper. Envelopes are reused. Waste office paper is collected for recycling. stamps are collected for charity
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