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Spiritual Progressives NSPPBC
Palm Beach County Florida
Palm Beach County , FL
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10.10.10 Global Work Party
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Our 10.10.10 meeting was part of 7347 events in 188 Countries around the World celebrating Climate Solutions
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PLEDGES 
Bobette Wolensky, Event Co-Chair, presented
10.10.10 Pledges - 10 ways to integrate Climate Solutions into our lives - 10 ways we can help achieve a safe level of 350 ppm CO2. Visit www.350.org for more information.1. We pledge to live with reverence for each other, our planet Earth and all creation
Rabbi Barry Silver with Reverend Renwick Bell . “We Have the Whole World in our Hands” in English, Spanish, Hebrew, French and Yiddish.
ZenWhiteCloud, Lakota Indian Story Teller, and daughter Tink share the Lakota Creation Story. (above)
Jody Dancer leading a celebration of our sun, moon, rain and wind . (left)
2. We pledge to waste less, dump less and compost
"You can't throw away perfectly good garbage" Dominique Guillard demonstrates the composting tumbler. There are vaious ways to compost. Beginners can collect fresh table scraps in a coffee container and distribute into the landscape beds. 
Aileen Waech explains composting as returning nutrients to rebuild soil.
3. We pledge to recycle, re-use, re-gift and refuse to acquire more than needed. Door prizes which featured climate solutions included a counter top composter, small trees, compact fluorescent bulbs, low flow shower heads, gift certificate for fresh fruit, recycled paper, The Give Bags and reusable carrying bags, gift boxes. and beverage containers. Tickets for the prizes were earned by sharing ways to bring climate solutions into our home. Some of these excellent ideas are included on this webpage.
4. We pledge to reduce electrical consumption - a time clock was installed on the water heater at the Church of Our Savior to enable water to be heated only when needed in lieu of 24/7. Other suggested ways to reduce electrical consumption included: a) turn up the AC thermostat, b) walk the stairs instead of riding the elevator, c) turn off the TV before falling asleep in front of the TV, d) learn about VRV air conditioning systems which consume much less electrical power , and e) create a clothes drying hanging rod. Fluff blouses, shirts and slacks briefly in the dryer then hang on hangers to dry.
The airstream "off the grid" energy independent home of Richard Zen and WhiteCloud.
5. We pledge to use alternative Bert Lichen, South Florida Solar Energy Network, explains a solar carport for electric cars - a double win for the environment.
6. We pledge to use alternative methods of transportation A Bio-Beetle (right) runs 400 miles per gallon on vegetable oil biodiesel. A 8. We pledge to use eco friendly landscape
9. We pledge to be more healthy with an eco friendly diet Edible Arrangements West Palm Beach shares fresh fruit as ingredients in an eco friendly diet. Other suggestions include: a) pledge to have at least one meat and cheese free meal or day each week, b) plant a vegetable garden for fresh season vegetables, c) grow hanging patio vegetables like tomatoes, d) east less processed food and more local foods to reduce emissions related to food production and transportation, e) plan an "eco friendly" dinner party, and f) share recipes for raw or minimally cooked entrees. 10. We pledge to educate, Influence, and be a role model Marlene Ross, Boynton Beach City Commissioner reviewed the process and the success with creating the "Green Alliance" in the City of Boynton Beach. Focus is on Public Education, Water Conservation, Waste Reduction and Sustainable Construction. Poster Contest Judges, Susan Berkowitz Schwartz, MPS, ARR-BC and Susan Caruso of the Palm Beach Environmental Coalition announce one of the winning posters by Tink Whitecloud.
We can INFLUENCE by communicating with our governmental representaaives. We can be a ROLE MODEL to our family, friends and community by practicing and supporting climate solutions. Louise Bishop (left) shows her support for 350 environmental change. Other participants (below) enjoyed the variety of educational presentations and exhibits supporting climate solutions. |
energy sources: wind, solar, ocean 
The Airstream "off the grid energy independent home of Richard and Zen WhiteCloud. (above) .
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ndrew Roddy (left) explains his electric car. He hasn't been to a gas station in years. Bicylcles and walking are also alternative methods of transportation. 
7. We pledge to conserve water. Cara Jean Cape, Clean Water Action/Clean Water Fund explains their mission is to protect American's water and build healthy communities. We should not take our water for granted, yet many of us do. 
Allan Henricks, Landscape Architect explains that replacing sod with zeroscape plants is an excellent way to conserve water. Allan also coordinated the planting of trees next to the Church which will provide shade and reduce energy consumption.
We can EDUCATE by events like the 10.10.10 Global Work Party. 
THANK YOU
CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR BOYNTON BEACH
FOR YOUR GENEROUS SHARING
OF YOUR FACILITIES FOR THIS EVENT
Palm Beach County , FL
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