St. Paul's Green Team Report to Charge Conference - 
December 2012
The Green Team has become an official committee at St. 
Paul's and is comprised of those interested in all things "Green". 
St.Paul's has become the first UMC congregation to join 
Delaware Interfaith Power and Light. We look forward to working with other faith 
communities to address the issues associated with climate 
change.
The office recycles all paper, cardboard, metals, 
batteries, toner cartridges, etc.  We also have a recycle bin in each classroom 
and in each kitchen which takes care of cans, glass, plastics, etc.  We are 
using long life light bulbs and taking them to the appropriate recycling 
plant. 
The church obtains free mulch from tree and landscaping 
businesses.
The church recycles coffee grounds and uses "Fair-Trade" 
coffee for  fellowship hour.
The Green Team continues to work with other groups in the 
church to reduce, reuse, and recycle.  Following up on our successful 
replacement of an aging heating system, we are now exploring ways to reduce our 
lighting footprint.
