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________________________________ From: Our Lady Egypt <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: Some Carbon Fast Resolutions Bishop Allwyn D'Silva has asked us to make Carbon Fast Resolutions in this season of Lent. Here are some Carbon Fast Resolutions. SOME CARBON FAST RESOLUTIONS • Use reusable cloth / jute bag for all marketing purposes and avoid plastic bags. • Carry water bottle from home wherever I go and avoid buying mineral water bottles • Stop drinking pesticide ridden cola drinks and drink healthy natural drinks especially water • Minimize or totally avoid junk food and use wholesome homemade food • Stop using throw away glasses / plates etc during SCC, parish or family celebrations and start using reusable items. • Avoid or minimize the use of Air-conditioner, washing machines, and other high energy consuming domestic appliances • Switch off electrical appliances – light, water heaters, fans, TV, computer etc when not in use and save electricity • Give a lift to others (car pool) whenever possible, like going for Sunday Mass, school work, meetings etc and save on petrol / diesel • Use my private vehicle only if it is a must. Instead walk short distances or use public transport. • Keep 2 bins to segregate my kitchen waste – dry and wet garbage – and propagate its importance to others • Donate unused things lying at my home which are not needed for me but useful to others. • Use water consciously fully aware that it is a rare and precious commodity for millions • Use stationary including papers sparingly and creatively like using both sides or avoid using paper altogether if online communication suffices • Plant trees wherever I can and cultivate the habit of appreciating nature • Carry minimum luggage of bare necessities whenever I go out for business or vacation Fr. Anthony D'Souza
