Environmental Justice
UU Asheville is committed to helping our congregation and its members live more  sustainably  upon the Earth.
We were recognized as a  Green Sanctuary  in 2008 and are currently applying to be recertified in that status.  Environment Action Committee  (EAC)  meets monthly to coordinate our work for environmental justice. Also, we as a congregation have undertaken many projects to help us live lightly on the land, including installing rain gardens & native plantings and retrofitting our buildings based on energy audits. We recently completed a major project of installing 100 solar panels on our main building. Together we are working to reduce our energy consumption and to serve as a beacon of hope in our community.
Environmental Action Team (EAT)
This group leads our congregation’s work in issues of Earth justice, including seeking to stop climate change, reducing our carbon footprint and helping us to live sustainably. It is guided by the value of our 7th principle: “Respect of the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” Over the past couple of years, EAT has enjoyed diverse participation in the congregation by pursuing several different initiatives. Everything from book discussion groups to volunteer workdays in the community, from campus landscaping to putting 100 solar panels on the roof. EAT is always on the search for passionate environmental leaders and welcomes new ideas.
Here are Green Tips  we’ve posted in the past.  Click on the green button below to see more!
Please join us at our next monthly meeting! We usually meet the 4th Thursday from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Please check the  church calendar  or weekly newsletter to confirm.
Current Projects
- Plan workdays to benefit the Earth, such as tree plantings and river cleanups in partnership with  Asheville GreenWorks
- Coordinating our re-accreditation for  Green Sanctuary
- Staffing an outreach table in Sandburg Hall following services to help share our current projects
- KillAWatt Meter  you can borrow to test your home energy use
- Campus Landscape Information
- Pollinator List  on the hillside next to the parking lot entry