7 ways to help the planet this Earth Day
April 22 is Earth Day—a day to really appreciate the planet we inhabit and challenge ourselves to make efforts daily to preserve it all year long. Earth Day has been observed since April 22, 1970, when millions of people protested the
Adult Rehabilitation Center ‘closes loop’ with sustainable practices
At The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers, it’s not just lives that are made new by combating addiction—the centers give new life to donated goods through their thrift stores and recycling programs. The Santa Monica (California) ARC has taken it one
5 inspiring YouTube videos that’ll make you want to live sustainably
Whether or not you consider yourself someone who cares deeply about the environment, we can probably all agree that living sustainably is the more inconvenient option. Sustainability can take more time, and it’s easier to simply not care. You can
We need to care more about the environment
“We know that the whole creation has been groaning together with labor pains until now” (Rom. 8:22 CSB). In some parts of the world, young people will sit around a campfire at night and sing. They are often meaningless, but fun
Solar panels save energy costs in Bremerton
By Callie Hall - The Salvation Army Bremerton (Washington) Corps is nearing completion of a $50,000 solar project that’s expected to help redirect money back into the community. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) issued a grant in December 2017 to put 48 solar
Simple ways to reduce your use of plastic
The Earth Day Network announced that this year’s vision is on ending plastic pollution. The beauty of Earth Day is the universality of its intentions and implications. Earth Day invites and involves everyone, no matter their age, ethnicity, race, gender,
Less energy, more ministry
New solar power project launches this month at The Salvation Army’s oldest Kroc Center. By Alma Bahman - The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Kroc Center in San Diego, California, is nearing completion of a massive solar power renovation
Simple tips for good stewardship
How to observe creation conservation beyond the international holiday We live on a beautiful planet. We have oceans and mountains, deserts and forests, valleys and plains to explore and observe in awe and wonder. We have been called to take care
Recycling project drives textiles to family stores
Program boosts family store income and builds awareness of other Salvation Army programs. Responding to increased competition on the national textiles donation landscape, Allen Chan, Salvation Army National Advisory Board member, championed a new pilot program in Wake County, N.C. “The thrift
Hadleigh Farm approved by U.K.’s Rare Breeds Survival Trust
Essex now has an official Conservation Farm Park thanks to The Salvation Army Hadleigh Farm Estate. The Salvation Army rare breeds center at Hadleigh Farm Estate is putting Essex, U.K., on the map after being recognized by the Rare Breeds Survival
Recycling project drives textiles to family stores
Program boosts family store income and builds awareness of other Salvation Army programs. By Sara Kiley Watson - Responding to increased competition on the national textiles donation landscape, Allen Chan, Salvation Army National Advisory Board member, championed a new pilot program this
Fashion brands and commitment to eco-friendliness
Greenpeace launched “Detox My Fashion” in 2011 to urge fashion retailers to take responsibility for their contribution to pollution and encourage them to reduce the usage of hazardous chemicals. Now in the third edition of the Detox Catwalk, a report evaluating