Caring for God’s Earth – It’s the thought that counts.

Eco Church

With Christmas nearly upon us, the need to reduce, reuse and recycle seems increasingly important. The natural world reminds us that nothing is wasted in creation. Autumn leaves become spring’s fertile mulch and fallen trees rot to provide homes for insects and return nutrients to the soil. Every element has a fruitful role. Yet in the UK each household still buys and throws away an average of half a tonne of waste per year. To reduce waste, we need to tackle both ends of the cycle; to both buy less and recycle more and in these times of the cost of living crisis, perhaps we just need to accept that a small token gift to loved ones is sufficient. It is possible to buy Christmas wrapping paper made from recycled paper at the Post Office this year and that paper can be recycled after Christmas. It may not seem much but being aware of our need to reduce our waste will help in the long term.

For more ideas about how to have an ‘Eco Christmas’ visit the Wildlife Trust’s website here: How to have an eco-Christmas | The Wildlife Trusts