{"id":17705,"date":"2026-03-10T14:45:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/uncategorized\/10-ways-to-observe-a-green-lent\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T06:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:04:17","slug":"10-ways-to-observe-a-green-lent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/10-ways-to-observe-a-green-lent\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Observe a Green Lent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What does <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/prayer\/religious-seasons\/lent\">Lent<\/a>\u2014a time to pause, reflect and prepare for the coming joy of Easter\u2014have to do with our planet? Plenty. Along with <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/prayer\/holiday-prayers\/prayers-for-fasting-during-lent\/\">prayer and fasting<\/a>, this is a perfect time to consider the beauty and health of the environment, home to us all. Nature is sacred. What better time to build eco-friendly habits than through finding ways that you and your family can have a positive impact on your community and beyond. Here are some suggestions to get you started on your green Lent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"  style=\"max-width: 768px\">\n\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150408 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Man-biking-to-work-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Man biking to work to practice a green lent\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Man-biking-to-work-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Man-biking-to-work-340x191.jpg 340w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Man-biking-to-work-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Man-biking-to-work-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Man-biking-to-work-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Man-biking-to-work.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>1)\u00a0 Where Do You Want to Go? Walk or Bike There<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s not possible in all situations, but you can commit to cutting out short rides in the car. Maybe a two-mile limit? Even half a mile will help. According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, transportation is one of the largest sources of carbon emissions in the United States. And our cars, SUVs and trucks contribute to half of that. Besides, let\u2019s not forget the health benefits of walking and biking:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/living-longer-living-better\/7-ways-to-walk-to-well-being\/\">7 Ways to Walk to Well-Being<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/daily_devotional\/exercise-five-reasons-why\/\">Daily Devotional: Exercise! Five Reasons Why<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/exercise\/16-encouraging-bible-verses-for-walking-and-running\/\">16 Encouraging Bible Verses for Walking and Running<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/better-living\/emotional-and-mental-health\/2-powerful-benefits-of-a-long-walk\/\">2 Powerful Benefits of a Long Walk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/exercise\/george-turners-tips-for-family-cycling\/\">George Turner\u2019s Tips for Family Cycling<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"  style=\"max-width: 768px\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150411 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Pea-and-mint-soup-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Pea and mint soup set on a table for a green lent\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Pea-and-mint-soup-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Pea-and-mint-soup-340x191.jpg 340w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Pea-and-mint-soup-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Pea-and-mint-soup-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Pea-and-mint-soup-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Pea-and-mint-soup.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>2)\u00a0 Become a Lenten Vegetarian<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Maybe it\u2019s not something you want to do year \u2018round, but how about 40 days (<a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/why-sundays-don-t-count-during-lent\/\">not including Sundays, of course<\/a>)? Studies have shown that meat and dairy conglomerates produce greenhouse gases on the order of some big oil companies. This is also your chance to embrace seasonal produce\u2014and short supply lines. Some recipe ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/3-recipes-peas-and-mint\/\">Spring peas and mint!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/entertainment\/recipes\/dinner\/recipe-how-to-enjoy-salad-for-dinner\/\">Salad for dinner<\/a> (Okay, there\u2019s chicken in some of these. So think \u201ctofu\u201d and \u201cbeans\u201d instead.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/entertainment\/recipes\/3-grain-salad-recipes-for-cool-easy-suppers\/\">Easy grain salads<\/a> (no chicken!)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/entertainment\/recipes\/how-to-make-fresh-flavorful-grilled-vegetables\/\">Fresh and flavorful grilled vegetables<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/2-easy-ways-to-make-your-pasta-dishes-healthier\/\">Healthy pasta dishes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/entertainment\/recipes\/dinner\/how-to-make-baked-rice-your-new-favorite-quick-dinner\/\">Weeknight baked rice dishes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"  style=\"max-width: 768px\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150412 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mother-and-daughter-gardening-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Mother and daughter gardening together to practice a green Lent\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mother-and-daughter-gardening-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mother-and-daughter-gardening-340x191.jpg 340w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mother-and-daughter-gardening-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mother-and-daughter-gardening-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mother-and-daughter-gardening-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mother-and-daughter-gardening.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>3)\u00a0 Become a Green Gardener\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As Lent starts in the dark and cold of winter and takes us to Easter and the warmer, longer days of <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/prayer\/bible-resources\/7-bible-verses-about-spring\/\">spring<\/a>, gardening is definitely a path to observing a green Lent and beyond. There might not be a lot of planting going on until we\u2019re further into spring but consider this your pre-contemplative stage. Start reading and motivating yourself to become a gardener. And here\u2019s the thing, it\u2019s not just good for the soil, but your soul as well. Take a look:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/better-living\/emotional-and-mental-health\/how-gardening-is-good-for-your-mental-health\/\">How Gardening Is Good for Your Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/a-garden-miracle\/\">A Garden Miracle?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/life-advice\/one-of-the-best-things-a-garden-can-teach-you\/\">One of the Best Things a Garden Can Teach You<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/a-note-of-hope-from-the-garden-one-plant-many-blooms\/\">A Note of Hope from the Garden: One Plant, Many Blooms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/3-ways-to-find-spiritual-balance-in-the-new-year\/\">A Way to Find Spiritual Joy in the Garden<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"  style=\"max-width: 768px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150413 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Forest-of-redwoods-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Forest of redwoods to visit during your green Lent\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Forest-of-redwoods-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Forest-of-redwoods-340x191.jpg 340w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Forest-of-redwoods-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Forest-of-redwoods-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Forest-of-redwoods-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Forest-of-redwoods.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>4)\u00a0 Visit Your State Parks and Forests During Lent<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Even better, donate! Forests filter our water through their roots, absorb CO2, provide oxygen, keep pollutants out of our lungs. Plus, when you\u2019re in nature, there\u2019s a<a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/angels-and-miracles\/miracles\/gods-grace\/how-reconnecting-with-nature-encourages-spiritual-growth\/\"> spiritual benefit as well.<\/a> Other tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not only visit, maybe you can volunteer? Most communities have, if not state parks, a local park or nature center.<\/li>\n<li>April includes National Park Week. According to the National Park Service, entrance fees will be waived one day that week.<\/li>\n<li>And in your own little backyard, plant a tree or participate in a planting project. Think one tree doesn\u2019t make a difference? That tree will filter storm water, remove carbon dioxide and filter air pollutants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/prayer\/5-fun-easy-and-faith-filled-ideas-for-lent\/\">READ MORE: 5 Fun, Easy and Faith-Filled Ideas for Lent<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"  style=\"max-width: 768px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150414 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-confronting-stuffed-closet-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Woman confronting stuffed closet as a part of her green Lent practice\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-confronting-stuffed-closet-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-confronting-stuffed-closet-340x191.jpg 340w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-confronting-stuffed-closet-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-confronting-stuffed-closet-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-confronting-stuffed-closet-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-confronting-stuffed-closet.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>5)\u00a0 Lay Off the Online Ordering and Keep It Green<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Maybe Lent is a time to pause before pressing that \u201cplace order\u201d button. Do you really need another T-shirt or pair of jeans? Can you make do, for 40 days, with what\u2019s already in your closet? Your landfill will thank you. Keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019re jonesing for a new handbag, check out your local thrift stores or Goodwill. You\u2019d be amazed at the quality of a closet clean-out.<\/li>\n<li>In fact, do a closet inventory. Pile up all the like items and evaluate. Can one have too many pairs of black pants? Yes. You can.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll likely find items to donate. <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/friends-and-family\/finding-a-way-to-observe-lent-without-church\/\">Read this lovely essay by <em>Guideposts<\/em> Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan<\/a> about how he is planning a Lenten practice around the beautiful clothes in his late wife\u2019s closet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/better-living\/the-reward-for-giving-up-something-for-lent\/\">READ MORE: What to Give Up for Lent: 15 Meaningful Suggestions<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"  style=\"max-width: 768px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150415 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-reading-a-book-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Woman reading a book on the couch for her green Lent practice\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-reading-a-book-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-reading-a-book-340x191.jpg 340w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-reading-a-book-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-reading-a-book-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-reading-a-book-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Woman-reading-a-book.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>6)\u00a0 Avert Your Eyes from Screens and Devices During Lent<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If there were ever a better time to take a fast from social media, to reflect, read more and scroll less, Lent is it. There are some beautifully written books out there to open our eyes to the spirituality of the natural world. Bike to your local library and check out some of these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Pilgrim at Tinker Creek<\/em> by Annie Dillard<\/li>\n<li><em>The Star Thrower<\/em> by Loren Eiseley<\/li>\n<li><em>How to Be a Good Creature <\/em>by Sy Montgomery<\/li>\n<li><em>Desert Solitaire<\/em> by Edward Abbey<\/li>\n<li><em>Arctic Dreams<\/em> by Barry Lopez<\/li>\n<li>And lest we not forget, that classic, <em>Walden<\/em> by Henry David Thoreau<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/better-living\/20-beautiful-lent-quotes-to-inspire-you\/\">READ MORE: 20 Beautiful Lent Quotes to Inspire You<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"  style=\"max-width: 768px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150417 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eco-friendly-cleaning-materials-for-a-green-Lent-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Eco-friendly cleaning supplies for a green Lent\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eco-friendly-cleaning-materials-for-a-green-Lent-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eco-friendly-cleaning-materials-for-a-green-Lent-340x191.jpg 340w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eco-friendly-cleaning-materials-for-a-green-Lent-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eco-friendly-cleaning-materials-for-a-green-Lent-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eco-friendly-cleaning-materials-for-a-green-Lent-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eco-friendly-cleaning-materials-for-a-green-Lent.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>7)\u00a0 Keep It Green By Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Ever look at the list of ingredients on commercial cleaners? Lots of long, impossible to pronounce words containing solvents, irritants, suspected carcinogens. It\u2019s time to make friends with, say, vinegar, probably conveniently located in your kitchen cabinet. Equal parts white vinegar and water can be scented with lemon peel and rosemary for effective, clean smelling cleaning without accidentally searing your lungs. Other tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wipe stainless steel appliances clean with a few drops of dish soap mixed with warm water.<\/li>\n<li>Drop the paper towels. They are single-use items that go straight to landfills. Try tearing up some of those old T-shirts crammed into your drawers or closets.<\/li>\n<li>Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/eco-friendly-spring-cleaning-tips-for-earth-day\/\">more eco-cleaning tips here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>And take a look at one of our <em>Guideposts<\/em> writer\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/life-advice\/the-spring-cleaning-job-i-look-forward-to-most\/\">favorite spring cleaning tasks.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/inspiring-stories\/5-things-to-take-up-this-lent\/\">READ MORE: 5 Things to Do (Not Give Up) for Lent<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"  style=\"max-width: 768px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150419 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/packing-materials-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Box full of packing paper makes it harder to have a green Lent\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/packing-materials-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/packing-materials-340x191.jpg 340w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/packing-materials-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/packing-materials-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/packing-materials-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/packing-materials.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>8)\u00a0 Observe the Packaging Problem During Lent<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Bottles, bottles everywhere. Plastic ones that is. If you\u2019re not using a refillable water bottle, now is the time to start. And here\u2019s double incentive for cutting back on online ordering during your green Lent. Yes, it\u2019s so easy, so convenient, and is delivered to you swathed in layers of cardboard, plastic and bubble wrap. Another thought or two:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut back on eating processed food. Not only is it filled with space alien-worthy ingredients, it comes up to its neck in Styrofoam, cellophane, what have you.<\/li>\n<li>Wrapping paper. Could you partner with your imagination and use leftover calendar pages, magazine covers, newspapers for inventive gift wrapping?<\/li>\n<li>And don\u2019t forget your reusable shopping bags. No need to collect more plastic bags from the grocery store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"  style=\"max-width: 768px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150428 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/toaster-plugged-in-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Plugged in toaster makes it more difficult to practice a green lent\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/toaster-plugged-in-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/toaster-plugged-in-340x191.jpg 340w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/toaster-plugged-in-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/toaster-plugged-in-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/toaster-plugged-in-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/toaster-plugged-in.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>9)\u00a0 Pull the Plug on \u201cEnergy Vampires\u201d During Lent<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All those chargers for your devices sip energy when plugged in, even when not in use. Scour the house for culprits. There are probably more than you realize. The phones. The tablets. The countertop appliances. The power strips. More motivation to unplug:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The U.S. Department of Energy estimates each household can save $100 to $200 a year.<\/li>\n<li>It can preserve the life of your devices, especially if there\u2019s a power surge.<\/li>\n<li>And think of the collective power and money saved if lots of us do this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"  style=\"max-width: 768px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150429 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Kids-picking-up-trash-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Kids practice a green lent by cleaning up a park with a recycling can\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Kids-picking-up-trash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Kids-picking-up-trash-340x191.jpg 340w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Kids-picking-up-trash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Kids-picking-up-trash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Kids-picking-up-trash-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Kids-picking-up-trash.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>10) Teach Your Kids to Go Green By Modeling Eco-Consciousness<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If Lent is a time to reflect, to pray, to strengthen your faith, it\u2019s also offers up the chance to be a role model for your kids. Help them observe a meaningful journey to<a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/faith-prayer-devotions\/5-ways-to-keep-celebrating-easter\/\"> Easter<\/a> by teaching them about the sanctity of the world around them. Some practices and activities for the whole family have a green Lent:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teach them not to litter. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/recycle\/how-do-i-recycle-common-recyclables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">And to recycle!<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Learn about composting together\u2026you don\u2019t have to throw away all the dinner scraps!<\/li>\n<li>In fact,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future\/article\/20200224-how-cutting-your-food-waste-can-help-the-climate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> learn more about food waste,<\/a> especially in this season of more mindful eating.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage them to be curious. When you see a good article about the environment, read it with them. Discuss!<\/li>\n<li>Consult this <em>Guideposts<\/em> article about <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/friends-and-family\/8-ways-to-help-your-kids-help-the-environment\/\">more family-friendly tips.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What other ways can you find to observe a green Lent?<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>READ MORE ABOUT THE LENT SEASON:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/inspiring-stories\/what-is-the-meaning-of-lent-why-do-we-observe-it\/\">What Is the Meaning of Lent: Why Do We Observe It?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/prayer\/7-lent-bible-verses-for-reflection-and-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20 Lent Bible Verses for Reflection and Guidance<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/20-unique-lent-gifts\/\">20 Unique Lent Gifts for 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/prayer\/bible-resources\/is-lent-in-the-bible\/\">Is Lent in the Bible?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does Lent\u2014a time to pause, reflect and prepare for the coming joy of Easter\u2014have to do with our planet? 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