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Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church

About
Minister & Staff
Vision & Principles
Values
Unitarian Universalism
Sunday Schedule
LGBTQ+ Welcoming Congregation
Nature Trail
Location
Contact
Rentals
News & Events
News
Events
Church Calendar
Newsletter
Zoom Meeting Information and Form
News and Events Submissions
Church Life
Church Life Overview
Religious Education Classes
Learning Together
Making Music
Membership
Fellowship
Worship
Getting Involved
Getting Involved Overview
Committees & Teams
Affinity Groups
Covenant Groups
Social Justice
Special Events
Stewardship
Stewardship Overview
Donate
Free Money
Grocery Cards
Memorial Wall
Endowment Fund
Service Auction
Reopening
Reopening Plan
Level 1 - Low
Level 2 - Medium
Level 3 - High
Level 4 - Severe
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Policy on Plastic Kitchen Utensils
November 23, 2024
Jessica Bowman
Policy on Plastic Kitchen Utensils
Jessica Bowman
November 23, 2024

Policy on Plastic Kitchen Utensils

Jessica Bowman
November 23, 2024

Proposal: HVUUC disposes of all plastic kitchen utensils and use the Green Sanctuary Fund to purchase non-plastic kitchen utensils to replace them.

Sources:

The study: From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling - ScienceDirect

The news story reporting the study: Black-colored plastic used for kitchen utensils and toys linked to banned toxic flame retardants | CNN

The news story with Dr. Leonardo Trasande: Black plastic items could contain harmful chemicals, study finds (youtube.com)

Newer PostGiving Tree Decorating, Cookie Exchange, and other Holiday Happenings
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