Chevrei Tzedek Congregation
Climate Action
Partner for the Chesapeake
Chevrei Tzedek has signed the Interfaith Partnership for the Chesapeake's Pledge to Care for Creation and is a partner congregation of Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake! Find us on their website.
Chevrei Tzedek's proposed climate action plan is outlined below:
Food and Food Waste
- For shul events such as kiddush, consider vegan and vegetarian options and plant-based milks
- Reduce food waste by exploring composting and recycling options, donations, or other uses of leftovers
- Address reusability of servingware to limit landfill contributions
Financials
- Begin to educate ourselves about climate-smart banking opportunities
- Review existing investments for consistency with our climate values
Advocacy
- Share information about climate justice events
- Consider where to engage in advocacy to advance climate justice
Education
- Create programming for the shul on climate action
- Home/work opportunities to consider the areas we are addressing for the shul - food and food waste, banking and investments, clean energy, and naturescape transition/mitigation steps
- Regular updates on the CAP efforts
- Resources from Adamah and elsewhere to support evolution
Want to volunteer for the Climate Action Advisory Committee?
Do you have feedback or questions about the Climate Action Plan?
Please contact the social action committee chair at climate@chevreitzedek.org