Green In Good Faith

The Green in Good Faith team focuses on caring for creation at Faith Lutheran and Journey in Faith. We want to help members, the community and the EaND Synod lessen their footprint on the earth through the 5R’s: Reconsider, Recycle, Reuse, Redistribute, and Reduce. This translates into fewer items in landfills and improved use of natural resources. We are also concerned about clean air and water.

Team projects have included:

Purchasing recycling bins for aluminum cans, office paper, plastic bottles, glass and tin cans.
To encourage the purchase of environmentally sound products.
Collecting cell phones, ink cartridges, prescription pill bottles, eyeglasses and greeting cards.
Building a recycling trailer to deliver items to the recycling center.
Featuring the recycling trailer in the West Fest Parade, pulled by a, (you guessed it) restored 1950 Ford pickup.
Using non-disposable plates and silverware at church to prevent plastic and Styrofoam items from entering the landfill.
Participating in planning for the fall Creation Series and Earth Day.
Sponsoring occasional informational “green” displays at church to inform and educate.
Providing multimedia presentations to large and small groups interested in care of creation.

We are making a difference and there is more to do. Won’t you join us in caring for creation?

Meetings: usually meets third Thursday of the month at 7-8:30pm – Check church Calendar

Contact: Kelly Halverson at 701-282-9535 for more information.

Websites with more information on caring for creation are:

www.elca.org
www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/rrr/recycle.htm
www.cityoffargo.com/Residential/CityServices/Recycling
This website will explain to you why recycling in Fargo is important and how to recycle effectively.
articles.directorym.com/Recycling_Fargo_ND-r615-Fargo_ND.html
or search online for “going green” websites.

Redistributing Resources

MinnKota (701) 293-8428

MinnKota Residential Recycling and Aluminum Beverage Can (UBC) Redemption Centers are located in the following communities: Fargo, Moorhead, Grand Forks and Detroit Lakes

Fargo Locations:
901 4th Avenue North Fargo, ND 58102
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
3510 South University Dr., Fargo, ND 58103
Hours: Thursday-Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Moorhead Location:
1321 1st Avenue North, Moorhead, MN 56560
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Habitat ReStore

210 North 11th Street, Moorhead, MN 56560
218-284-5253 EXT.1

Habitat ReStore is where area homeowners get quality construction materials at bargain prices. Your contributions to Habitat ReStore means materials are kept in use instead of thrown into the landfill. Donate materials to ReStore and avoid hauling costs, plus receive a tax deduction.

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)

www.fmhero.org
2204 5th Ave N Moorhead, MN 56560
Hours: 10am - 4pm Monday -Friday

HERO is a non-profit organization that redistributes donated healthcare materials to individuals in need locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. In 2009, had a tremendous growth serving 1,844 individuals with over 19,000medial items, redistributing medical supplies to 38 global mission teams and keeping over 42 tons of usable medical equipment from disposal in landfills.