Eco Church

Lent Plastics Challenge

It is back again, by popular demand. 

The Challenge begins on Ash Wednesday, 6th March, and will be displayed on the Eco Church board. 

Last year we reached 14 public pledges - can we beat that number this year, bearing in mind that the problems caused by single-use plastics have been well documented recently?

7th March, give up disposable cups and drinks in plastic bottles
8th March, bring your own disposable bags
9th March, carry your own non-plastic cutlery
11th March, buy in bulk anything in plastic packaging
12th March, avoid any overpackaged foods
13th March, buy fresh, unwrapped bread
14th March, buy milk in retjurnable glass bottles
15th March, use non plastic containers for all food, even when shopping
16th March, Shop at fresh food markets
17th March, talk to each other about how you are getting on with the challenge
18th March, see what products in plastic you can replace in the bathroom
19th March, use a razor with removable blades rather than a disposable one
20th March,  stop using any toiletries which state 'polyethylene' on the label
21st March, start using a bamboo toothbrush and dental floss which is not wrapped in plastic
22nd March, use bar soap rather than liquid in plastic dispensers
23rd March, use lotions in plastic-free containers or in refillable ones

25th March - Look around kitchen and see what plastics you can replace
26th March - Use natural cleaning cloths not synthetic ones
27th March - Use a blender made of glass
28th March - Buy glass or stainless steel food storage containers
29th March - Avoid crisps or chocolates wrapped in foil
30th March - Share food leftovers

1st April - Choose natural fibres esp for clothes
2nd April - Modify old shoes/clothes
3rd April - Buy second hand clothes
4th April - Have a clothes swap
5th April - Invest in quality clothes which last longer
6th April - Request zero plastic packaging when buying clothes

8th April - Use 'No junk mail' stickers on letter box (see Eco church board)
9th April - Cook as much from scratch/make your own sandwiches/snacks
10th April - Avoid wet wipes
11th April - Use secondhand shops/freecycle groups
12th April - Buy secondhand/plastic free furniture
13th April - Avoid buying CDs/DVDs - borrow, stream or buy secondhand

15th April - Avoid plastic pens
16th April - Buy refillable toiletries
17th April -  Avoid using hotel minibars
18th April - List three ways you are going to change your plastic-using habits.

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.  For in him all things were created;  things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities;  all things have been created through him and for him.
Col 1:  15-16