EARTHKEEPING NEWS A NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTH AMERICAN COALITION FOR CHRISTIANITY AND ECOLOGY Volume Four, Number Five May/June 1995 Resources LIFESTYLE SIMPLIFICATION LABS LifeStyle Simplification Lab (LSL) is a one day participatory event that facilitates the journey toward a simpler, sustainable lifestyle for individuals and families. Exploring the question "What is enough?," the Lab provides the context and affirming atmosphere in which to develop one's own options. The Facilitation Guide ($20.00) includes timetable, supplies list, guided conversation formats, morning and afternoon workshop procedures, worksheets for copying and steps for a participatory mini-cabaret to complete the day. A Participant Booklet ($5.00 ) is required for each member of the group. To order materials and to facilitate the Lab with leadership from your own group, with coaching by phone, or by engaging a trained LSL facilitator in your region, contact Elaine or Nelson Stover, The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA), 5911 Western Trail, Greensboro, NC 27410. Phone & FAX 910/ 605-0143. E-mail ICAGboro@igc.apc.org HOLY SMOKES! FIRESTARTERS Made from recycled wood and used church candles, each package of Holy Smokes (an ecumenical blend) contains 18 sweet smelling firestarter pieces, guaranteed to burn even when wet. The manufacturers buy all kinds of candle wax from over 100 churches and religious organizations in several states. The packaged firestarters, with customized labels, are being used by many church groups for fundraising projects. For information write Rich Lyman, Nerman-Lockhart Inc., 6516 Warren Ave. Minneapolis MN 55439, 612/944-7957. SCIENCE SPEAKERS HOTLINE Through the Science Office of the National Religious Partnership for the Environment, the Union of Concerned Scientists can now make available respected members of the scientific community who have agreed to share their scientific expertise to help you explore some of the questions people are asking about the environmental crisis. For information contact Diane Paley, Science Speakers Hotline, Union of Concerned Scientists, PO Box 9105, Cambridge MA 02238-9105, 617/547-5552. KENAF - A TREELESS PAPER Kenaf, a member of the hibiscus family, related to cotton and okra, grows well in the south and southwestern USA. Vision Paper Co., in growing kenaf, states that it promotes sustainable agricultural practices, using crop rotation instead of fertilizers, and no pesticides. Kenaf paper is chlorine free. Its manufacture uses less energy and fewer chemicals than paper made from trees. For information, write Vision Paper Co., PO Box 20399, Albuquerque NM 87154-0399, 505/ 294-0293. Earthkeeping News plans to use kenaf for Vol. 5. Home     Table of Contents