More About Earth Care

COMPOSTING

Balmoral church is partnering with The Compost Fairy here in Memphis to offer a convenient compost drop-off service. We are offering sign ups for anyone who is interested in composting. Each household pays only $20 a month, billed directly to you by Compost Fairy, and receives two compost buckets and a fridge magnet sharing what can be composted. You bring your buckets to the church any time to empty in a bin, which is picked up weekly. You can also purchase a roll of liner bags for the buckets, if you choose, for $5. In the spring and fall you will receive a bag of mulch. Click on the following link to sign up with Compost Fairy. We invite the community to join us in turning compost into healthy soil!

https://compostnation.thecompostfairy.com/forms/community-drop-off-composting-balmoral/

ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

These are just a few suggestions out of many that exist. 

Toilet Paper 

Who Gives A Crap - bamboo & recycled toilet paper (bamboo is more eco-friendly); paper towels; trash bags; tissues 50% of their profits are donated to help everyone gain access to clean water and a toilet! 
normally $10 off first order and $10 referral credit
currently $27 off first order and $27 referral credit 
$38/24 rolls; $62/48 rolls or $52 with a subscription; 
you can subscribe for every 2, 3, or 4 months the rolls come in a box and are wrapped individually with paper, not plastic. Karen Pilkington and Linda Warren are currently using so if you order we would appreciate using one of us as your referral. Just enter one of our names at check out and we also get a discount.  

Beeswax Wraps 

Beeswax wraps - are cotton, coated in beeswax. They can be used instead of plastic wrap for things such as produce or pretty much anything except raw meat, and for covering dishes. They last up to a year with regular use and can be washed with soap and cold water. They are also compostable. 
Akeeko - 9 pieces in 3 sizes, $16, various designs, least expensive 
Beeswrap - 3 large pieces, $18, can be cut to make smaller pieces, 2 sets/$33 
Lilybee - 3 pieces for $17 
Abeego - 3 pieces for $19  

Laundry Sheets 

Hey Sunday - sheets of detergent for laundry and dishwasher; avoids plastic; suggested to use 1 sheet for 1/2 load, 2 sheets for 3/4 load, 3 sheets for full load; 
dishwasher sheets - 30 for $15 if you subscribe for monthly delivery 
laundry sheets - scented or fragrance-free; subscription is 60 sheets/$15, 
a choice of 30 or 60 day delivery  

Produce Bags 

The Sister Collective - mesh bags made from recycled plastic bottles; 
5 small/$10; 
5 medium/$12; 
5 large/$14; 
set of 10 of 3 different sizes/$24

DONATIONS NEEDED

Clothes AND household items (anything except furniture) are needed by Covenant Presbyterian Church of Germantown, for distribution to families served by their Food Pantry. Simply drop the items off at Covenant, 2385 Riverdale Road, on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please let Janice Hill know of your donation so we can include in our Earth Care records for the year.

Covenant also welcomes volunteers for their weekly Food Pantry, which is held every Thursday morning. For more information, see Janice or call Jane David at Covenant (901)267-8534.

Clothes also are needed by First Presbyterian Church for their Clothes Closet, and they presently are in urgent need of Adult Men pants. You may bring your items to Margaret Mullins, and she will take them to First Presbyterian.