Christ Episcopal Church Portola Valley

The June challenges focus on Consumer Behavior. They help us conserve precious resources.

We start the challenges by recycling as much as possible. Just this week some of us in Portola Valley received big recycle bins from Green Waste - so now’s the time to look for new items to recycle.

Our second challenge helps us save paper and plastic by using our own shopping bags. Next time the cashier says “Paper or Plastic?” remember to have your own bags ready. You’ll save 3 cents at Safeway if you bring your own bags.

Timi Most has special tote bags for the Cool Campaign that she will sell you. It was good to see that the new Robert’s market at the corner of Portola Road and Alpine Road gave out reusable shopping bags on its opening day.

Stick a leaf on the tree poster in the church narthex when you’ve met a challenge.

1. Recycle More Paper, Plastic, Cans, Electronics, Clothes
2. Take Your Own Shopping Bags When You Shop
3. Buy Products With Less Packaging
4. Pray Before You Shop – Don’t Buy More Than You Need
5. Eat More Veggie Dishes And Less Meat
6. Eat Local Food
7. Compost Food and Garden Waste
8. Stop Junk Mail
9. Use The Library Instead Of Buying Book, CDs or Videos
10. Host or Attend A Green Event
BONUS: Calculate Your Carbon Footprint - http://www.coolcalifornia.org/calculator.html

Want to lower your electricity bill? Then try our May challenges. When you’ve selected ones that make sense for your household, please take a minute or two to fill in our May survey by clicking here.