Environmental Stewardship

Diocese of Worcester, MA

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

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Parish and School Actions

- Parish and School
  - Programs and Education
    
    Summary
    Form a Team
    Bring in expert speakers
    Speak from the pulpit
    Broaden school curricula
    Create your library
  - Transportation
    
    Summary
    Encourage carpooling
    Parking for hybrid cars
    EV car charging stations
  - Water Conservation
    
    Summary
    Reduce indoor water use
    Water-wise landscaping
    Use rain barrels
  - Energy Conservation
    
    Summary
    Make the commitment
    Set a goal
    Create Energy Action Plan
    Implement Action Plan
  - Buying and Sharing Food
    
    Summary
    Meatless Days
    Fast during Lent
    Local food movement
    Local food pantry
  - Purchasing and Recycling
    
    Summary
    Reduce, Re-use, Recycle
    Reuse/compost dinnerware
    Purchase recycled materials
    Parish recycling program
  - Sustainable Landscapes
    
    Summary
    Connect with urban forests
    Plant trees
    Tree Seedling Instructions
    Create a wildlife habitat
    Plant for pollinators
    Community garden
  - Political Action
    
    Summary
    Talk to representatives
    Sustainable businesses