Eco Church

At Holy Trinity we believe God has commissioned us to care for the wonderful world that he has given us. One of the ways we are doing this is to join the Eco-church movement, supported by A ROCHA UK. This provides a framework and resources to support us as we take practical steps to 'go green' in all areas of church life. We have currently achieved our Bronze Award. Here is some information and ideas to help you play your part.

Things to do and try this month

Here are our top tips for the month to help you embrace your green side:

August

We all have to make journeys sometimes, but it is good to give some thought to how we travel, and the impact it has on our planet. Flying is notoriously bad, so restricting our flights each year (if possible) is a good start. At the start of each week, why not look at the journeys you must make over the next few days, and decide whether you can combine some of them. Can you do the food shopping after your visit to the dentist rather than making two trips? Can you car-share with somebody for church on Sunday or with a work colleague a couple of days each week? Can you cycle to work or church when the weather is fine, and what about using public transport?
When you reach the point of having to change your car, sit down and seriously consider your options rather than simply going for the same again. Have you considered petrol, rather than diesel? Hybrid or electric instead of petrol? A smaller, more economical engine instead of a big one?

Click here to catch up on previous months tips and suggestions

Calculate your Carbon Footprint

DID YOU KNOW?

The average carbon footprint varies by country and lifestyle, but it's around 4 tons per person. In the UK, the average carbon footprint is 12.7 tons per person. Do you know what yours is? To avoid a 2% rise in global temperature, the average global carbon footprint per year needs to drop by under 2 tons by 2050.