How are you involved in protecting creation and the rights the poor and others who suffer from environmental decline? How does your faith and our Marianist charism help you make sound environmental choices? If you, your family, your local community, your church or your ministry have taken action we want to hear about it! We'll post your stories here to inspire others within Marianist world. Please send your stories to Tara Poling.
If you wish you had a story to tell but don't, here are some ideas to get started!
Support organic, locally-grown food by farmers and workers who are paid a living wage. The next time you sit down to a meal, ask yourself "How did this food get to my plate?" If you're not sure, visit the National Catholic Rural Life Conference's Eating is a Moral Act campaign to learn why Catholics should care about what they eat.
Make your home an Energy Star - reduce your energy bills, protect air quality and slow the effects of global warming all at the same time. Here's a checklist to get you started.
Read Good Stuff? by the Worldwatch Institute. It contains many tips, facts and links you'll need to start making more informed purchases that benefit your health and the environment. Contains "behind-the-scenes" information on consumer products ranging from computers to health care to housing to food.
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