Avoiding an Environmental Shipwreck: Often We Find Ourselves Stuck Between Options That Seem Either Too Little to Matter or Too Much to Take on

Every time you walk into the church building, that threadbare carpet stares up at you. Everyone agrees it’s time for a change, but how do you replace a worn-out carpet without destroying the planet? In the age of environmental awareness even a flooring choice goes well beyond a discussion of colour and price. Is the only option a new batch of carbon-intensive and off-gassing nylon, polypropylene and glue? What about sending all that non-recyclable material to the landfill? As faith communities seek to live faithfully into the future, how do you factor creation care into your decisions?