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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We commit, individually and communally, to recognizing how our decisions impact the Earth community; to raising our awareness and changing behaviors; to acting with urgency to protect Earth’s stability and integrity; and to celebrating her beauty wherever we are.
Eco-Challenge: Make your cleaners greener
There are many little changes towards ecological sustainability you can make in your household. Together they can add up. This month’s Eco-Challenge focuses on making sure that your cleaning products are eco-friendly.
After the election: A call to unity, justice and bold action
Let us come together in prayer, asking the Spirit to reveal concrete and meaningful ways for us to live out our mission in the coming years.
Eco-Challenge: Forgoing fast fashion
Fast fashion exasperates the impact of textile production on the environment. However, there are many ways in which we can forgo fast fashion and dress more sustainably.
Eco-Challenge: Cut out cutlery
In a world filled with single-use plastics, small choices can lead to big changes for our planet. One simple step you can take is to refuse plastic cutlery when ordering takeout or dining at events.
Eco-Challenge: Reduce your carbon footprint
Our September Eco-Challenge is all about reducing our carbon footprints. This Season of Creation, we’re learning what our carbon footprint is and steps we can take to reduce it.
Eco-Challenge: Examine your food’s lifecycle
We often think about what food we eat and its effects on the health of our bodies. We also need to be aware of the impact our food has on the health of our planet.
Making Changes to Implement Laudato Si’
In 2021, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet established our Laudato Si’ Action Plan to enfold the call of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ into our personal, communal and institutional decision-making over the next seven years and beyond.
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: Prioritize plastic pollution prevention
This month’s Eco-Challenge emphasizes learning more about the impact that plastic pollution is having on our health and our planet. Hopefully, you will join our efforts in making our world more plastic-free.