The Bible teaches that God created the world and entrusted it to humanity, setting a responsibility for stewardship rather than destruction. Genesis 2:15 is the primary verse, stating, "The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it" (ESV). Humans are called to manage resources for God's glory.
Use both sides of paper, go digital with notes, and use cloth napkins or hand towels instead of paper towels.
Pick fruit and snacks that aren't wrapped in extra plastic.
Keep parks and oceans clean by picking up trash and putting it in the right bin.
DIY Toys & Crafts: Turn plastic bottles into airplanes or animal planters. Use cereal boxes and toilet paper rolls to make crafts like binoculars or towers.
Repurpose Old Items: Use broken crayons for new art, turn old jars into pencil holders, and wash plastic yogurt containers to use as paint cups.
Make Paper: Tear up old newspapers to make new homemade, seed-infused paper.
Cardboard Box Toys: Transform old boxes into cars, castles, or robots.
Planters & Holders: Clean yogurt cups, tin cans, or plastic bottles to use as pencil holders, planters, or desk organizers.
Reusable Shopping Bags: Encourage others to be in charge of bringing reusable bags to the store.
Make your own paper!