The use of sustainable goods and services is very important in stewardship of the earth and in cost control. Try some of these quick tips for increasing your goods and services score!

• » Consider forming a buying co-op with other churches or near-by nonprofits. Everyone uses certain items and collective bargaining can decrease overall costs and increase the economic feasibility of buying organic, recycled or fair trade items.
• » Choose one area of buying to change (switch to all recycled toilet paper or all organic cleaning materials) and celebrate the difference. This may be a great focus point for a stewardship campaign.