 Martha Ecology Committee's
Strategic Direction
Living in Right Relationships With all of
Creation
In communion
with each other and with all of creation, we are residents on a planet more
glorious than any other yet discovered. But we are also guardians and
stewards of a planet deteriorating at a rapid pace. The critical need of our
time is clear and as Marthas we are responding to this need by learning to
live in right relationship, respectful of all life and aiding the common
good. We hope to do this by using fewer resources as we live more
sustainably.
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Purchased more
local food
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Reduced fossil
fuel use through energy upgrades, renovations and the reduction of grass
mowing at our Motherhouse
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Installed a solar
panel in one residence
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Purchased 4 hybrid
cars
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Switched
almost 800 incandescent light bulbs to compact florescent bulbs at our Motherhouse.
Many of our small local houses have also moved to using compact
florescent bulbs.
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Conducted energy
audits and made recommended changes in smaller communities: adding
insulation, replacing windows and doors, air sealing
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Reduced waste and
increased composting
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Reduced paper
shredding by recycling
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