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Caring for Creation Recently some folks on Terra’s team found boxed water available at local grocery stores like Yokes. “Boxed water,” you say? Brands like Boxed Water is Better and Just Water come in paper cartons, like the TetraPak cartons you buy soup or coconut water in. But are they better than plastic bottles? All packaged water (in plastic, aluminum or paper) is, in most cased, 100% unnecessary and a drain on Earth’s valuable resources. Read more…

Dear Terra Camping and picnicking season is here, and I dread the bags of garbage that come with it. Any ideas? Crushed by Trash The reason we spend time outdoors is to enjoy the natural beauty, right? So why trash it with disposable plastics? Here are some ways to slow the trash train: Dishes–As Girl Scouts, we had one plate, cup and utensil set which we washed, rinsed, and hung to dry in our “ditty Read more…

Do you remember the first Earth Day? Terra does! Today is the 52nd anniversary of that original celebration, so let’s take a look at the history of Earth Day. In the 1960s, factories still spewed black clouds of toxic smoke into the air and dumped toxic sludge into waterways with no legal restrictions. A handful of groups were growing concerned about the link between pollution, pesticides, loss of wilderness and the health of the environment, Read more…

As we continue to walk through Lent with fasting, feasting and learning, let’s look at almsgiving as a straightforward way to care for the Earth. Financially supporting groups working for environmental justice/climate change, both locally or abroad, allows us to have a greater impact in protecting God’s world. Whether you can give support monetarily or by following/joining a group, look for ways to increase your participation. Below are links to a few groups that members Read more…