Back in April there were some people poking around our church campus. It’s okay – they were doing an Energy Audit. What is that? It is like a checkup at the doc. They looked at how we use energy at WCPC. They examined our records and interviewed our staff. And they found some great ways that we can maintain comfort for our people and at the same time reduce our use of energy. And the bonus – it saves us money!

What do you do with expired and unused medications? That is a problem, because throwing them in the trash or down the drain can contaminate our environment and water system. I have good news for you! There are numerous drop boxes in our area. Just read the article in the church newsletter to find out how to responsibly dispose of unneeded drugs. Now gather ‘em up, and GO!

Did you know that over 1/3 of the food produced in the US is never eaten? It is true, and food waste is the single most common material landfilled and incinerated in the country. Wow! That means reducing food waste will not only promote resource and energy conservation but also address the biggie – climate change! I’m going to keep that in mind when I plan meals, purchase food, and when I have leftovers.

Hey everybody, check out my fancy new water bottle! Not only is it SUPER CUTE, but it is something I can use every day. It goes everywhere with me. I can help cut down on the plastic waste that is contaminating our oceans, rivers and lakes. That is a huge health hazard, and I don’t want to make the problem even worse. So I use my bottle. You should get one, too!

I’ve gone all in on LED Christmas lights. It saves electricity and money. LEDs are cooler than incandescents, which makes them safer. They last longer, and I can attach 25 strings end-to-end without overloading a wall socket. What to do with my old lights? I don’t want to throw them in the trash, because they contain toxic materials. I will recycle the old light strings at WCPC! That’s a win-win.