Micah Connection

Provided by the UM Creation Justice Movement at umcreationjustice.org.

March Tips - Read, reflect and be Inspired to make changes in how you live.

1. Ask yourself the basic questions: Is this a want or a need? Are there alternatives that are more sustainable, ethically sourced, and less harmful? What is a responsible way to dispose of this item at the end of its usefulness? Choose the greater good.

2. Reduce emissions, which fuel climate change, by thoughtfully combining errands, eliminating a second car, sharing rides, using public transit or taxi services, driving a hybrid or electric vehicle, biking, or walking. You'll help save the planet and your money.

3. Gardening season is calling your name! Choose native plants and other perennials. The more of them you plant this year, the less you will need to buy in the future. Butterflies, bees, birds and your budget will be happy.

4. Beware of sneaky plastic bottles that will end up in landfills and waterways. Those 70 billion plastic water bottles sold in the US in one year will take1,000 years to biodegrade. Use refillable containers with water from home. Buy a filter if your taste buds need it. Much of what is sold as bottled water is tap water anyway.

See the complete Top 10 List in the most recent Creation Care Newsletter.

Be creative in how you take care of God's gift of creation and those who live in it. Call Amy DeVore at the Church Office to let us know what you are doing.