Sustainable Practices

Pope Francis Takes the Bus, and Other Unexpected Stories

Book

The whole family will enjoy these charming, real-life stories from the life of Pope Francis. …

Eco-Cycle Guide 2019-2020: Zero Waste

Guide

The WHAT, WHY, and HOW to reduce, recycle, compost & go beyond. …

Recycle City Games

Other

Explore Recycle City to see how its people reduce waste, use less energy, and save money by doing simple things at home, at work, and in their neighborhoods. …

Pack a Waste Free Lunch

Poster / Graphic

Resources and tips for reducing waste at lunchtime. …

50 ways to reuse your garbage

Article

Ideas from the Mother Nature Network …

How to Save Water in Schools

Poster / Graphic

Infographic on water use for schools. …

5 Areas to Focus on Cutting Back Water Use

Information / Handout

Looking for some easy ways to shrink your water footprint? Here is a collection of the best tips to help you cut back on your water use. …

What’s Your Water Footprint / ¿Cuál es su Huella Hídrica? (Household)

Website

A calculator to help you estimate your total water use by household. You know water comes from the tap, but do you know how much water goes into your sandwich? Your gadgets? The electricity that powers them? …

7 Easy Ways to Make Buildings Energy Efficient

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Ideas and questions to cut your energy use for buildings. …

Carbon Footprint Calculator for Homes

Website

Interactive calculator from the EPA. …

31 Ways to Save Energy in Your Home

Poster / Graphic

Color in the ways you will consume less energy in your home. …

Beef is off the table

Article

Reflection from US Catholic on reducing our meat consumption and the practice of abstaining from meat once a week. …