Green Buildings and Practices
Far from being passive structures, the buildings in which we live, work, and play all require vast amounts of resources to construct and maintain, and generate equally vast amounts of waste, including air and water pollution. In response to this understanding, green or sustainable building practice seeks to create more resource-efficient and healthier means of construction, maintenance, renovation, and demolition.In addition to the actual structures, the choices we make—such as which kind of appliances and light bulbs to use, and what kind of plants to grow in our landscape—all contribute to our impact on the environment.
As Unitarian Universalists, who affirm the interdependent web of existence, we know that daily “personal” choices ultimately affect everyone. We know that marginalized communities, such as the poor and peoples of color, often end up bearing the brunt of the lifestyles of others. We are called to live mindfully and lightly on the earth, for our sisters and brothers, our children, other living things, and our selves.
For more information contact environment @ uua.org.
Last updated on Thursday, July 3, 2008.
