We probably all agree that the practice of mindfulness—of paying attention to everyday details and actions, and looking more deeply and lovingly at the world around us—is a good thing.
Mindfulness and Earth Care have many intersections. Maybe it is a small act of saving leftover food, so that this precious resource that many hands worked on is not wasted. Or resisting buying something we do not really need, because our Earth does only have limited capacity to support us. In your mind’s eye, you can try to imagine a pile of disposable plastic utensils, plates, table clothes, etc.—used once and discarded over the years.
How big is that pile for you? What are the unpaid costs of producing that plastic, of polluting our water and air?
As a small act of mindfulness and Earth Care, we could switch to reusable items instead of disposable. For example, substitute disposable utensils with a neat and light bamboo set that is handy in the car, purse, or backpack to use anytime. They make lovely Christmas presents, too!
For more examples of these products, please visit TheSisterCollective.com or EarthHero.com. Similar products also can be found at Whole Foods, Fresh Thyme, and East End Food Co-op.
For more information or to ask questions, contact the Environmental Team of the Justice Committee.