Environmental Stewardship

Diocese of Worcester, MA

Listen to the Cry of the Earth
and the Cry of the Poor

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Family Actions for Political Actions

- Family and Personal
  - Programs and Education
    
    Summary
    Find opportunities to learn
    Participate in Programs
  - Transportation
    
    Summary
    Carpool to work and church
    Alternatives to Driving
    Vacation carbon footprint
    Drive fuel-efficient car
    Remember Simple Things
  - Water Conservation
    
    Summary
    Remember the basics
    Upgrade your plumbing
    Your Landscaping
    Evaluate your water profile
  - Energy Conservation
    
    Summary
    Do the basic stuff
    Impress your neighbors
    Look to the future
  - Buying and Sharing Food
    
    Summary
    Buy locally grown food
    Organic grown food
    Use cloth shopping bags
    Eat lower on the food chain
    PLEASE, don’t waste food
    Compost food scraps
    Avoid drinking bottled water
    Grow food in your yard
    Give thanks
  - Purchasing and Recycling
    
    Summary
    Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
    Embrace simple living
  - Sustainable Landscapes
    
    Summary
    Plant native plants
    Prepare the soil well and compost
    Become a Massachusetts Master Gardener
    Become a citizen scientist
    Create a water-wise landscape
    Minimize chemical use
  - Political Action
    
    Summary
    
    Become Informed
    Sustainable businesses
    Vote pro-environment
    Get involved in projects
    Join environmental group

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