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At Social Action Shabbat, Learn How Dane County Is Taking Action on Climate Change

03/01/2022 02:36:46 PM

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This year, our Social Action Shabbat will focus on climate action. We'll hear from Dane County Executive Joe Parisi about how climate change is impacting Dane County and what Dane County is doing to increase climate resilience and reduce countywide emissions. Dane County has been recognized as one of the top local governments in the world for its environmental transparency and action. 


County Executive Parisi will summarize efforts within county government operations as well as communitywide initiatives that create opportunities for businesses, nonprofits, local governments, and households to take action. You can read more about Mr. Parisi here. 
In addition to the Shabbat service with Parisi’s remarks, our Environment and Climate Change Action Team invites you to:
•    Enter the drawing for everyday items that can help you lead a more sustainable life:

  • Prize 1: Mesh produce bags: Lucky you! You can stop using plastic bags in the produce section at the grocery store if you win this door prize—a pack of see-through mesh produce bags in three different sizes that you can use at the grocery store or at one of Madison's summer farmer's markets. (Donated by Betsy Abramson.) 
  • Prize 2: Sustainable, reusable bundle (two available): This bundle comes in a reusable tote bag that can be taken to the grocery store or any other store to replace a plastic or paper bag. It includes one roll of Reel bamboo toilet paper, one metal straw, one Swedish dishcloth, and one package of four mesh produce bags. (Donated by Liz Whitesel; most items sourced locally from Orange Tree Imports.)
  • Prize 3: “One: Pot, Pan, Planet” cookbook by Anna Jones: This book offers easy, creative, and delicious vegetarian recipes and includes informative sections on how to reduce food waste, eat sustainably, and save energy. 
  • Drawing entries are now being accepted. Enter and find full details for the drawing here.

•    Come in person to explore the Eco-Fair between 7:00 and 7:30 pm before the service. The Eco-Fair will showcase products and ideas that can help all of us reduce our adverse impacts on the earth and live more sustainably. We hope you will join us! 
•    Look for our online Eco-Portal, coming soon, with information and action you can take in your daily life to help our planet. We hope you'll take on one or more of these actions and make them a part of your regular behaviors, and revisit the portal when you’re ready to incorporate another action.
We look forward to ushering in Shabbat together in person or online. To view this event on livestream, go to this link on YouTube. 
Sponsored by the Environment and Climate Change Action Team, part of the Social Action Committee. To join the Environment and Climate Change Action Team or learn more, contact Marta Karlov or Aleeza Hoffert, or join our monthly meeting on the fourth Wednesday of the month. 

April 24, 2024 16 Nisan 5784