Suggested Practices and Examples for Implementation:

• Given what you’ve learned from your audit, loop into alternative products for those that are not clean/non-toxic, or earth-friendly.
  • Vinegar is a great basic cleaner! 
• Research where to purchase sustainable, fairtrade, toxic-free, and/or environmentally friendly products online and in your local community.
  • Many farmer’s markets and similar local cooperatives offer non-toxic cleaning supplies. Prioritize shopping locally where and when you can!
  • An option for ordering online is Grove Collaborative.
• Read online about what other places of worship are doing to practice green cleaning.
• Draw upon the knowledge of community members who know about or practice green cleaning.

General Information Related to this Strategy:

• Green cleaning resources from Toxic Free NC
• Greening your purchase of cleaning products

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