God Loves Green
The earth is the LORD's, GEMS is working hard to honor God by being responsible stewards of His entire creation. As we revamp some of our own practices, we invite you to join us in being conscious of the impact that we all have on God’s creation. |
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Some people, in order to discover God, read books. But there is a great book: |
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| What is GEMS doing? GEMS is now using a post-consumer recycled paper in every issue of SHINE brightly and Sparkle Magazines. Over the course of a year, this process will:
In addition, both magazines are now printed with a vegetable-based ink that reduces the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC) released into the air. VOCs contribute to air pollution and can also damage soil and groundwater. |
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You can Make a Difference |
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| Books to Read: Serve God, Save the Planet: A Christian Call to Action by J. Matthew Sleeth (Zondervan, 2006) Go Green, Save Green: A Simple Guide to Saving Time, Money, and God's Green Earth by Nancy Sleeth (Tyndale, 2009) |
Helpful Websites: Creation Care – Resources for your life, family, and church Alternative for Simple Living - Organization that equips people of faith to challenge consumerism, live justly, and celebrate responsibl Earth 911 – Practical ideas and information about green living One Billion Bulbs – an organization encouraging people to change light bulbs and save energy Energy Star – Learn about the energy star label and how you can be a more responsible consumer EPA Recycling – The Environmental Protection Agency offers information on recycling old electronics Local Harvest Find farmer’s markets, family farms, and other sustainable food in your area |
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Send us your ideas! Do you have an interesting idea or story about reducing, reusing, or recycling that you would like to share? We would love to hear your thoughts! |
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