Howard Jaslow 10-17-11

PRESERVING OUR PLANET (POP) CONGREGATION BETH HATEPHILA

GOALS
LEARN
Issues ~ local, national, international
ENGAGE
Individual & collective behavior
Activities to reduce harm to environment
ADVOCATE
Local, state and national policies  POP

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Four committees w/action & advocacy plan:
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Energy Conservation
Sustainable Agriculture
Transportation

PRE-PROGRAM PREPARATION
List of congregant leaders.
Interviews w/members on issues of passionate concern.
Social justice & faith connections.
Worked w/NCIPL, St. Mary’s Episcopal, HUUC
Partnered w/ASAP.

MARKETING STRATEGY
Articles in monthly newsletter.
Published info on events.
Passover Seder
 focus on worship of the Earth.
Large banners in social hall.
Kick off two year journey.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS 3 R’s
Composting kitchen waste
Eliminated Styrofoam cups
Recycling paper & waste
Tips in newsletter wrt 3 R’s
Encouraged Meatless Mondays
Adopt-A-Street: MLK Blvd w/St. Mary’s

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Energy
Encouraged congregants to use CFLs.
Lunch & Learn sessions on climate change.
Energy audit on temple building.
POP focus on temple website.
Researched legislative proposals re/climate change.
Participated w/NCIPL sharing & disseminating information about advocacy issues & local events.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Sustainable Agriculture
Unveiled POP at Passover Seder.
Started first interfaith CSA, partnered with St. Mary’s.
Started Healthy Onegs using local products.
Lunch & Learn: growing organic foods.
Interfaith activities wrt Crop Walk, Earth Day.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Transportation
Created internet map of congregation members for ride sharing.
Participated in discussions to expand public transportation.
Strive Not to Drive Sabbath.
Met w/Asheville city planner
- support public transportation
- more sidewalks for walking.

POP RESULTS
Raised awareness.
Changed practices of congregants & temple.
Barriers overcame:
- lack of knowledge
- complacency
- involved congregants beyond SJC.
Congregants: eating healthier foods, buying local & fair trade products.
All aspects of POP program can be replicated.
2-year program  lifetime commitment.

Howard Jaslow 10-17-11

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