Beth Shalom Green Team
Beth Shalom Green Team!
Beth Shalom is going Green… Our synagogue has already made strides to be a green congregation. We are applying with the City of Columbia Climate Protection Action Campaign to become an official Green Congregation. The Green Team now consists of Rabbi Case, Lyssa Harvey, Chair of Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Laurie Walden, Brian Lander, Swan Kipnis, and Meira Warshauer. Heidi Johnson, Executive Director of Keep the Midlands Beautiful has agreed to be our partner/mentor. This committee had many ideas:
● Adopt a Waterway, such as Gill Creek that runs on the property
● Continued recycling efforts in the synagogue
● Better use of energy and energy products at the synagogue
● Encouraging and educating members about resources in the community
A survey for our members will be conducted to see where we are and to find out what you would like to see emphasized. If you would like to become a member of this committee – let the Rabbi know.
For more information about city wide cleanups and other litter, and recycling questions contact: Keep the Midlands Beautiful at www.KeeptheMidlandsBeautiful.org or call 733-1139.
Look for weekly Green Congregation tips on the Beth Shalom E-Newsletter!
December 3, 2009
