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The Church of the Ascension supports and promotes the "Living Lightly programme" developed by

A Rocha - Christians in Conservation www.livinglightly24-1.org.uk

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION WINS ECO-AWARD!

In March 2002, the Church of the Ascension became the first church to be awarded a plaque for its environmental efforts. Given by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, it recognises the efforts made by the congregation to preserve their environment and save wastage. The plaque was unveiled by Councillor Phil Portwood at the Ascension Spring Festival on Saturday, 11th May 2002.

'The Church that's lean, clean and green..... and deserves its eco-award'

That's what 'London Link' had to say in their Summer 2002 edition in an article about the Church of the Ascension. They reported that Churches are assessed on three criteria : Spiritual progress, practical measures and work with the rest of the local community'.

The Vicar of the Ascension, Simon Reed, told them "Christians believe in a Creator God, but we realised that we needed to go further in putting that belief into practice.

"We're using various opportunities in the year besides harvest to keep making connection with how we live. We have .... carried out an audit of everything we do that uses energy."

Gillian Harrison, the Ascension's 'Green Apostle', said "We've got a long way to go, but I hope getting this award will spur us on to great new things."

GOING FOR GREEN
"We don't inherit the earth through our ancestors,
we borrow it from our children"

RECYCLING INFORMATION

As part of our Mission Action Plan we pledged to promote environmental care by making recycling information regularly available.

All paper, glass, food/drink cans, aerosols, clean foil, textiles, shoes, car/household batteries, cardboard (flattened), yellow pages/catalogues and engine oil (in sealed containers) should be put in your Green Box issued by Ealing Council. Report any missed collections to 020 8825 6000.

All plastic (including bags but not large items like toys, nor polystyrene) should be put in the white bags recently issued by the Council.

Tetra-paks (waxed cardboard drink boxes) can be put in a bin behind Ealing Town Hall.

Food waste (except meat and fish) can be used to make your own compost. Composting bins, worth £50, can be bought for £10 through the Council. Phone 0845 077 0757, quoting reference EALO4. www.recyclenow.com/compost.

Other food waste should be put in the green bin with lid issued by the Council. If you want to buy an extra one, phone 0845 130 6090.

Garden refuse should be put in the pink sacks available free from the Council..

Mobile phones: Ring the Alzheimers' Society, 020 7423 3500; corporate@alzheimers.org.uk for a freepost envelope.

Inkjet and laser toner cartridges: Ring Christian Aid 0800 435576, christianaid@inkagain.co.uk for freepost envelopes

Jewellery: Send silver, gold and costume jewellery in whatever condition and also small silver like spoons and ashtrays to OGA, Alzheimer's Society, Freepost, Devon House, St Katherine's Way, London E1W 1JX.

Computers: If the computer still works, it could be useful in a developing country. Ring Computer Aid International (020 7281 0091); www.computer-aid.org.uk. Or try the electronics recycling industry at www.icer.org.uk

Redundant spectacles: Take them to Specsavers, 6 New Broadway, Ealing.

Furniture and household items: Contact Acton Recycling Community (ARC) in Horn Lane which recycles them for the homeless (020 8896 1248).

Used postage stamps: There is a charity jar for these at the back of the Ascension.

Reusable items: Through Ealing Freecycle you can offer items for re-use by other people instead of throwing them away: www.freecycle.org/groups/unitedkingdom/#London

The Ealing branch of the Besom, a country-wide Christian recycling charity which aims to be "a bridge between those who want to give and those in need", will collect and distribute almost anything in re-usable condition, especially furniture, household equipment, including electrical items, curtains, computers under 2 years old, toys and clothing. Call 07766 072 150.

Church of England takes new climate change initiative

In September 2009 the Church of England launched its latest climate change initiative – the new Climate Justice Fund website – which has been set up in partnership with Tearfund.

The website calculates the carbon footprint of individuals and churches and then compares this figure with what is considered to be their “fair share” of emissions. Surplus carbon usage is then calculated into a financial equivalent to be paid into a fund supporting Anglican churches in developing countries.

Climate Justice Fund donations will be used to tackle problems related to changes in the climate in Africa and to support the development of sustainable agriculture in areas where climate change has affected crops. It will also be invested in reforestation and the development of environmentally sustainable cooking methods.

You can try out the site at www.climatejusticefund.org.

- Philippa Bird