Day 25 (March 13) action: Try to eat food that is in season. Food that is out of season often travels hundreds or thousands of miles to get to you, using large amounts of fossil fuels for transportation. Day 26…
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March 14, 2010
Posts Categorized: Food
March 8, 2010
Tread Lightly for Lent Days 17-20
I was away from computers for a few days, and am just now catching up by posting days 17-20 of Tread Lightly for Lent: Today, March 8, Day 20 Action: Learn about mountaintop removal & see if your coal comes…
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March 2, 2010
Tread Lightly for Lent Day 14
Day 14 Action: If you pack a lunch, pack in reusable containers. If you buy your lunch, avoid Styrofoam. Throughout the Lenten Season, daily ideas for learning or action on environmental issues from “Tread Lightly for Lent” will be posted…
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February 27, 2010
Tread Lightly for Lent Day 11
Day 11 action: Skip eating meat once this week. It takes 12,009 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of beef. Learn about food choices in Just Eating: www.pcusa.org/food/justeating.htm Throughout the Lenten Season, daily ideas for learning or action on…
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February 23, 2010
Tread Lightly for Lent Day 7
Day 7 action: Avoid buying anything with extra packaging on your next trip to the grocery store. Throughout the Lenten Season, daily ideas for learning or action on environmental issues from “Tread Lightly for Lent” will be posted on our…
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February 22, 2010
Eco-Stewards Summer Program for Young Adults
The Eco-Stewards Program, started as a partnership between the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association and Presbyterians for Earth Care, has announced plans for its 2010 program for young adults (~ages 20-30). For 2010 the Eco-Stewards Program is offering a…
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February 20, 2010
Tread Lightly for Lent Day 4
Day 4 action: Ask your grocery store to supply more locally grown food. This will support the local economy & cut down on carbon emitted to transport the food. Throughout the Lenten Season, daily ideas for learning or action on…
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February 4, 2010
Heaven on Earth: An Agrarian Road Trip to the U.S. Social Forum
Interested in food justice and the local food movement? The Presbyterian Hunger Program sent the following information about an upcoming opportunity: Heaven on Earth: An Agrarian Road Trip to the U.S. Social Forum June 13–26, 2010 Heaven on Earth is…
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January 28, 2010
February Global Food Crisis Fast
The Presbyterian Hunger Program offers materials for a monthly 40-hour fast. These resources offer fast participants new perspectives on food issues related to the Global Food Crisis. February’s fast materials are focused on an increased demand for food in India…
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January 21, 2010
Tread Lightly for Lent: Environmental Ministries Resource
Lent is a time to reflect on what it means to live based on Christ’s ministry. As part of this reflection we repent, often giving up an item or two that we consider a treat. Environmental Ministries is offering a…
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