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Recycling

The fire explosion bringing the universe into being from emptiness hurled particles into newly created space. It formed clouds of particles, changing into stars and galaxies. These exploded and sent matter out to form more stars and planets. All this set the tone for the universe -- matter never being destroyed, only changing form.

Rocks turning into soil, fungi into plants and animals: creation–decay- regeneration
The cycle turning and turning. People made from stardust. We are recycled organisms of universal creation. We are all daughters and sons of stars.

Through empirical observation we have become conscious of how the universe began and how it continues to unfold. As our intuitive consciousness melds into unity with our rational faculty, we realize that recycling is part of the grand symphony of the universe in which we participate. Thus as conscious, intelligent beings we recycle all that we deem ready for the decay-recreation process. Recycling is an act of loving, conscious participation in the co-creation of the universe.

What we are doing

• On-site recycling bins for plastic, tin, paper and glass.
• recycled paper products
• composting of organic produce
• Our conference/events manager uses Second Harvest groups that take donated food, left over from conferences to take to local food organizations for low income folks
• We are exploring recycling food containers at our summer conference and year beginning conferences in 2008/09
• Using local food growers when possible for our conference food needs

What you can do

Check out your local recycling options
Recycle technological devices

Resource Links:
Learn about Permaculture
The Story of Stuff