Four sisters observe plastic treaty talks in Korea
What in the world are four Sisters of St. Joseph doing at the fifth United Nations international negotiating session on a plastic pollution treaty (INC-5)?
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Patty Johnson, CSJ
Patty Johnson, CSJ is a member of our Congregational Leadership Team. She has more than 30 years’ experience as a senior or executive manager. Before joining leadership, she most recently served as executive director of the U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph for eight years.
Plastics Treaty: Moving Toward Consensus
In April, I attended the fourth session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC), where diplomats from around the world worked toward consensus in the development of a legally binding instrument to regulate plastic pollution.
Eco-Challenge: Bars not bottles
There are a plethora of eco-friendly soaps, shampoos and conditioners available in bar form with zero plastic packaging.
Progress on the UN plastics treaty
The Congregations of Sisters of St. Joseph Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) attended the United Nations’ second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) on Plastic Pollution in Paris from May 29 – June 2.
Avances en el tratado de plásticos de la ONU
La Organización No Gubernamental (ONG) de las Hermanas de San José asistió al segundo Comité Intergubernamental de Negociación (INC-2) de las Naciones Unidas sobre la contaminación plástica que se llevó a cabo en París del 29 de mayo al 2 de junio.
Maybe I am a flexitarian?
As I continue to contemplate the impact that my lifestyle is having on the planet, I think I have finally found something that will work for me. I am now eating as a vegetarian for breakfast, a vegan for most lunches, and trying to make choices at dinner for the health of the planet.
Hacer un buen propósito: Opciones veganas pueden ayudar a la Creación
El inicio de un año nuevo ofrece la oportunidad para introspección y autoevaluación. Muchas pensamos en la importancia de la alimentación para la salud personal, pero también puede afectar la salud del planeta.
Make a resolution: Vegan choices can help the Earth
Many of us think about how food choices affect our personal health, but they can also affect the health of the planet. We invite you to reflect on the food you eat and its environmental impact.