Suggested Practices and Examples for Implementation:

• As cleaning products run out, purchase eco-friendly products in their place.
• Talk with congregational staff and community members about this switch and how it benefits their health and place of worship.
• Encourage community members to make these changes in their own homes, if they are able, and provide tips/information/resources for them to do so.
• Host an event at which community members learn about and make their own green cleaning supplies to take home and use (this could be a free, paid, or donation-based event).
• Look for clean and minimal-waste products to incorporate in your own home (like laundry sheets, dishwasher tablets, etc). 

General Information Related to this Strategy:

• Greening your purchase of cleaning products
• 40 green cleaning tips for every room in your home
• Green cleaning resources from Toxic Free NC
• Chemical-free recipes for making non-toxic cleaners
• Do-it-yourself mold cleaners 

Local Faith Communities Currently Utilizing this Strategy:

• High Country United Church of Christ, Vilas, NC
  • Contact Rev. Tamara Franks: pastor@highcountryucc.org
• First Baptist Church, Asheville, NC
  • Contact Brenda Denton: Bbelle2001@gmail.com