It’s impossible to be a plastic-free pilgrim. This is a really good example of where public policy is needed to make personal choice easier. I have thought several times about giving up. But also, plastic is a very useful material. The bamboo toothbrush doesn’t do the job as well as my plastic electric toothbrush. PlasticContinue reading “12.03.20”
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28.02.20
We have had two visitors this week – Anne and Solveig – from Hope Cathedral in Norway. Their project started because of plastic pollution in the sea. Then a whale was found dead with 40 plastic bags in its stomach. Solveig had a vision of plastic from the ocean rising and forming a cathedral ofContinue reading “28.02.20”
26.02.20
On Ash Wednesday, I am struck that there is more plastic in the house that I had noticed – not just my toothbrush or the containers for liquid soap but the toilet seat, quite a lot of gadgetry, my mobile phone, keyboard and computer, and the milk container! I’ve got a bamboo toothbrush, a barContinue reading “26.02.20”
Who am I?
My name is Nicholas Holtam, and I am the current Bishop of Salisbury. I am attempting to #LiveLent as part of my role as lead bishop for the environment in the Church of England. During Lent 2020, I am going to try to be plastic free for 40 days. I have got my bamboo toothbrushContinue reading “Who am I?”
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