Sustainable Suggestions for Lent

 Sustainable Suggestions for Lent

Lent will soon be starting and why not consider making it sustainable.You could choose to do one of these suggestions each week, or some / all of them for the whole of Lent.

1. Go vegetarian / vegan for Lent 

Genesis 1:29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.  If you decide to give this a go, we can suggest the following websites for recipes to start you off. (As always before starting any new eating plan, please consider your own nutritional needs and if you are unsure, consult a professional)

https://www.deliciouslyella.com/en-eu/category/recipes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/vega

 2. Don't buy anything new during Lent (except food and toiletries) 

Matthew 6:19-20 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

3. Wherever possible, use public transport, cycle or walk rather than use a car                                          

Proverbs 16:9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.Walking, cycling or public transport may be less efficient than driving, but it gives you the chance to slow down a little and let God in. 

4. Do a litter pick-up once a week.

Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.

This doesn’t need to be an organised event, and it doesn’t need to take long. Just find any green space near your home, and take 30 mins. 

5. And with (hopefully) some of the money you save on not buying anything during Lent, contribute to an animal or environmental charity.  

2 Corinthians 9:7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 

If you do decide to try one or all of these suggestions, it would be great if you could let us know what you did, how it went and perhaps some suggestions for others. We could include these on the St.Georges Eco-Blog. 

Here are some suggestions, but you should choose whatever is close to your heart. 

  • World Wildlife Fund: https://www.wwf.de/themen-projekte/artenschutz
  • Sea Shepherd: https://sea-shepherd.de 
  • Berliner Tierheim: https://tierschutz-berlin.de
  • St.George’s Sustainable Heating 



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