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YPC has joined The Presbyterian Coffee Project

For more information, visit www.pcusa.org/coffee or call 1.888.7228 x5626

 

 

 

Caring for Creation. 
It’s more than just recycling. 

CYPC is leading the call to protect and nurture God’s creation with the newly-formed CFC team. We have added some new opportunities to practice good stewardship in addition to the ones that are already in place. See how many you have participated in so far! Then try a few more!

  1. Check out the adult and children’s books available at the YPC library. 
  2. Don’t toss out your pop can or water bottle!  Recycling containers for glass, plastic, and aluminum can be found in the kitchen.
  3. Don’t throw out your bulletin! Place it in the wooden box located in Reid Hall during remodeling (it’s usually found in the Narthex behind the left center door as you leave the Sanctuary).
  4. Save a tree! A greeting card box is located in the mailroom. It’s free! Take a few and add a few instead of buying more new ones.
  5. Note that CFL light bulbs are replacing standard bulbs throughout the YPC facility. Try that at home!
  6. “Choose to Reuse” with the Caring for Creation (CFC) team by bringing reusable bags with you each time you go shopping. 

    Did you know that…

    • The average American household uses approximately 900 plastic bags per year - adding up to a whopping 100 billion plastic shopping bags used in households across the country annually.
    • Plastic bags take between 20 and 1,000 years to fully break down.
    See our collection of bags in Reid Hall. Many of these bags are available at local Elmhurst stores for $1.00 but any sturdy bag you find in your closet would do the job. Jewel and Whole Foods also sell an insulated version for hot or cold foods.

    Did you know that…

  7. You should never dispose of unwanted medications down the toilet or the drain?

    So what should you do with unwanted medications?

    Take them out of their original containers, put them in a bag and take them to the household hazardous drop-off location in Naperville. It is located behind Fire Station #4, 1971 Brookdale Road and open Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., excluding holidays. Save them up and drop them off once or twice a year.You can also add them to coffee grounds or kitty litter to discourage small animals or prevent children from finding them. Put the mixture into a resealable container or plastic bag and dispose of it with your weekly garbage.