Pesticides in Fruits & Vegetables
We can opt for food safety and help the environment by choosing to purchase produce low in pesticides and by buying organically-raised fruits and vegetables as frequently as possible.  However, how do you know which fruits and vegetables are likely to have pesticide residue?

The Environmental Working Group provides a list on their website (www.foodnews.org) designed to help you understand which conventionally-produced (non-organic) fruits and vegetables are most likely to contain pesticide residues.  The "dirty dozen" listing of the twelve most-contaminated is:  peaches, apples, bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, kale, lettuce, imported grapes, carrots, and pears.

Earth Ministry is an ecumenical earthkeeping group that provides numerous resources, including a "Greening Congregations Handbook." Earth Ministry works in partnership with individuals and congregations to respond to this great moral challenge through education, modeling sustainable lifestyle choices, and organizing for social change through environmental advocacy. While rooted in Washington State, our resources are utilized across the U.S. and internationally.

Earth Ministry webpage: http://www.earthministry.org/

The Web of Creation was established to foster the movement for personal and social transformation to a just and sustainable world from religious perspectives. To that end, the information at this site will:

• connect you with ideas, resources and strategies for doing eco-justice
• inform, inspire, encourage, educate you about eco-justice
• support you in your efforts to live, work and pray in ways that promote eco-justice

The Web of Creation has also been developed to provide information and connections for theology students interested in environmental ministry.

Webpage: www.webofcreation.org/index.html

Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, Inc. (KGMB) is an award winning, private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Established in 1983, it has been affiliated with Keep America Beautiful, Inc. since 1985.

KGMB has a strong history of responsiveness, renewal and innovation. KGMB uses a unique combination of community improvement programs like Great American Cleanup and education to accomplish its goals.

website: www.kgmb.org

Every Drop Counts:

MISSION

           Help protect Lake Michigan
                .... Save water and Energy

Webpage: www.everydrop.org

The Eco-Justice Program office of the National Council of Churches works in cooperation with the NCC Eco-Justice Working Group to provide an opportunity for the national bodies of member Protestant and Orthodox denominations to work together to protect and restore God's Creation. (Click here for a list of denominations which participate in the Eco-Justice Working Group.)

Eco-justice includes all ministries designed to heal and defend creation, working to assure justice for all of creation and the human beings who live in it. A major task of the Working Group is to provide program ideas and resources to help congregations as they engage in eco-justice. Please continue to browse our website to learn more about what we do and the programs we offer.

Website: www.nccecojustice.org/index.htm