Sustainability in our Parish - Care for our Creation

SEE ALSO:  PARISH CARE FOR CREATION GROUP
While we are distracted by COVID-19 and most of the news is about the effects of the virus, our environment is still being damaged, Climate Change is still happening. Parts of the reef have had their third coral bleeding event in three years, Victorian native forests are being logged before they even have a chance to recover from last summer’s devastating bushfires, new coal projects are being approved under Sydney’s drinking water reservoir, and so on. While we are still in partial “lockdown” we can still do things to protect God’s Creation, Mother Earth. Email pollies etc. Here’s a couple of things from our parish “Care for Creation Group” that are worth looking at:
INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT COURSE
​Living responsibly in our world, means understanding and communicating within our global village. Interested in learning a little more about your world? Investigate this free online education resource.   Website One: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses
CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE (AN EASY WAY!!)
Log on to containersforchange.com.au to register your personal code or use the Parish Code: C10446303 (note new number effective April 2021) and donate the funds to Our Lady Queen of Apostles Parish.

Here's the easiest way to do it locally.  Use the STAFFORD STATE SCHOOL COLLECTION POINT (Avoid before and after school pickup times—around 8.30am and 3pm!) Here’s how:
  • Enter from Webster Road, via the ‘Pick Up Zone’
  • Bottles must have the lids removed.
  • Label THE bag with the registration number ( Q of A code C10446303) Labels are provided for you if you have not taped your own onto the bag
  • Deposit your bags into the bin.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FOOD STORAGE: 
Safely storing fresh and cooked food is an everyday occurrence. As I have grown in my understanding of the environmental damage caused by single use plastics, I have made a commitment to seeking a healthy change in my habits; one which is healthy for our world.

Many foods can be safely stored in boxes and bowls with lids. Wax material wraps are also a great alternative to plastic cling film. They are easily cleaned with a disinfectant spray and either air dried or wiped with a fresh tea towel. There are times though, when cling film presents the most convenient way to ​present/preserve the food.

Bio plastic technology has now addressed the requirement for environmentally sustainable cling film. Now, when I reach for the cling film, I know that it is made from 100% sugar cane which has been sustainably and ethically sourced. I still use it sparingly, but when I do I know that my small change is helping to care for creation.

It is worthwhile looking at these links to better under-stand the new products which help us to make healthy changes for our world. https://sugarwrap.com.au/ or https://www.multix.com.au/.
WHO GIVES A CRAP
Who Gives A Crap delivered to us this week after a long break due to insufficient supply. We are selling rolls of Toilet paper for $1.20 and rolls of Paper Towel for $3 each. They are made from 100% recycled paper, or Bamboo - all environmentally friendly and as you buy them (cost is average for what you pay at Woolies) 50% of any profit supports the building of toilets in impoverished countries thus providing protection and dignity for women, avoiding diseases such as cholera. Go on line to “who gives a crap” at https://au.whogivesacrap.org/ and investigate for yourself. We will have them for available sale in the parish office. (Cash or Eftpos)