Prairie Stewardship Network

www.prairiestewardship.org

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Additional Resources

Resources for Beyond Worship: Coffee Hour, Potlucks, Other Congregational Events.
Biodegradable service items:
The Harvest Collection: Biodegradable and Compostable Food Service Items (plates, bowls, cups)
http://harvestcollection.genpak.com/

For hot/cold beverage cups and compostable bio-plastic bottles (bottled water):
Water Billboards: biodegradable cups and compostable bio-plastic bottles (for bottled water)
http://www.waterbillboards.com/ (based in MN, family business)
(1000 cups, hot/cold beverages: $77.00; bio-plastic bottles for bottled water (approximately $0.65/bottle –
corn-based resin, compostable bottles. Use 65% less fossil fuel energy in production compared to
conventional plastics).

Eco Products
http://www.ecoproducts.com/food_services/hot_cups_lids/food_service_eco_hot_cups_order.htm
(1000 cups, 8 oz hot beverages: $96.77; compared to 1000 Dart Styrofoam 8 oz cups range $28.99 to
$43.99)
For other service items: cutlery, utensils, plates, bowls, recycled napkins
http://www.ecoproducts.com/Business/food_services/fs_food_services_index.htm

Fair Trade, Organic, Shade Grown Coffee

http://www.groundsforchange.com/shop/category-blend.php?

Resources for Education

Web of Creation http://www.webofcreation.org/ReligiousEducation/index.htm

Serve God Save the Planet: A Christian Call to Action, Dr. Matthew Sleeth, M.D., Zondervan, Grand
Rapids, Michigan, 2006 (on-line workbook also available at website)
http://www.servegodsavetheplanet.org/

Resources for Building and Grounds

Energy Star Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs: Introduction and “Choose a Light Guide”
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls

Save Energy, Money and Prevent Pollution with Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Exit Signs
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/small_business/led_exitsigns_techsheet.pdf
LED On-line Stores:
http://www.theledlight.com/
http://www.lightworld.com/product.asp?id=2&product=13

Kairos Energy Workbook for Religious Buildings

http://www.kairoscanada.com/e/ecology/energyEfficiency/index.asp

Web of Creation: Environmental Guide for Congregations, Their Buildings and Grounds
http://www.webofcreation.org/BuildingGrounds/index.htm

Resources for Discipleship at Home and Work and Public Ministry

Web of Creation: Training Manual for the Green Congregation Program
http://www.webofcreation.org/FinishedCompleteGC.pdf