Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

UUCPA Green Sanctuary

The Green Sanctuary Program at UUCPA

Becoming a Green Sanctuary means making earth-friendly changes as an institution and as individuals, and that is something that goes far beyond the dedicated core group that is the committee.

The UUCPA Office now orders recycled paper, “green” cleaning supplies, and environment-friendly coffee.

We have made significant changes to our buildings such as

• replacing low efficiency furnaces,
• installing fluorescent or low power lighting,
• installing timer thermostats
• use the Palo Alto Green electricity (adds ZERO emissions to the atmosphere)

Board Covenant of Sustainable Purchasing and Use 

Passed by the Board of Trustees March 20, 2007

Green Sanctuary Accreditation Awarded

WE DID IT - Hooray for all of us!!

Our application for Accreditation as a Green Sanctuary Church has been accepted and soon we will receive a certificate for all to see.
The office of Congregational Stewardship Services was especially impressed with the Cool Deeds for Kids (thanks to Rev. Darcey Laine) and the evening speaker series.  Copies of the award letter are available in the office.

Now, your "Greenies" hope to inspire all to continue reducing  our own carbon footprints at home and at church.

A presentation on the impact of Global Warming on a villiage in Alaska is featured on the web site for Alaska Alaska Conservation Solutions. 
Saving Shishmaref: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Children Simulate the Erosion and Temporary Protection of an Alaskan Native village Suffering from Global Warming