Green Team of Montevallo Presbyterian Church
Environmental Audit Checklist
	Audit performed March 5, 2008
WASTE REDUCTION				Page 1 of 2
Action	Have Done	Will Consider	Not a priority	Comments
Recycle aluminum cans	X			Implemented. Recycle bins in place.
Recycle office paper	X			Implemented. Recycle bins in place.
Recycle glass		X		Glass recycling not available locally.
Recycle plastic	X			Implemented.  Recycle bins in place.
Recycle newspaper, magazines, etc.	X			Drop-off  at the UM campus location.
Recycle cardboard	X			Drop-off  at the UM campus location.
Use both sides of paper for copying			X	Inefficient office copier.
Use recycled content paper		X		Will implement where feasible.
Use recycled content toilet tissue		X		Implemented.
Use recycled content napkins		X		Will implement when feasible.
Eliminate disposable cups, plates, silverware	X			Implement where feasible.
Compost yard waste and kitchen scraps		X		Check with yard man for disposal procedure.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
Action	Have Done	Will Consider	Not a priority	Comments
Monitor energy/water consumption regularly:
Average monthly electric usage (kWh)		X		Get data from utility company.
Average monthly gas usage (mcf)		X		Get data from utility company.
Average monthly water usage (gallons)		X		Get data from water works.
Regularly service heating/cooling appliances	X			Checklist implemented in October 2007.
				Implement service contract at church.
Install appropriate levels of insulation	X			FH completed. Church remodeling ongoing.
Install double glazing	X			Install where appropriate.
Install programmable thermostats	X			Implemented.
Complete an energy audit		X		Contact Al. Power to complete.
Set water heater temperature to 100ْ		X		Not warm enough.
Use compact fluorescent lighting	X			Implemented where appropriate.
Select environmentally friendly energy service			X	No choice of provider.
Procedures in place for turning off electricity to:
Lights in empty room	X			Implemented.
Computers	X			Implemented.
Fax machine	X			Implemented.
Copier	X			Implemented.
WATER CONSERVATION
Action	Have Done	Will Consider	Not a priority	Comments
Use of water-saving toilets	X			Implemented.
Use of aerators on faucets			X	Minimal water usage.
Properly maintain plumbing systems	X			On current maintenance checklist.
Chose drought tolerant plant species		X		Master gardeners to select plants.
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REDUCTION OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Action	Have Done	Will Consider	Not a priority	Comments
Use of phosphate-free, biodegradable:
Dishwashing detergent	X			Implemented.
Hand washing soaps	X			Implemented.
Cleaning agents		X		Implemented.
Minimize use of colored paper	X			Done with exception of Grace Notes.
Use unbleached coffee filters		X		Implemented.
Use non-toxic pesticides, herbicides		X		Minimize use of toxic products.
Use fertilizers in accordance with soil test		X		Implement.
Use low VOC paints	X			Eliminate use of oil based paints.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Action	Have Done	Will Consider	Not a priority	Comments
Inform congregation about:
Green Team progress	X			See Grace Notes and website.
Lifestyle tips	X			See Grace Notes.
Implement environmental lecture series		X		Consider invitations to other churches for
Establish links with the community and other	X			Presbytery and other churches informed.
churches to share our environmental ministry
WORSHIP, LITURGY, PRAYER
Action	Have Done	Will Consider	Not a priority	Comments
Include environmental concerns regularly in	X			Implemented.
worship, music, liturgy
Include environmental issues/creation in	X			Implemented.
teaching, preaching, programs
Affirm commitment to Care for Creation	X			In vision statement and covenant.
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING
Action	Have Done	Will Consider	Not a priority	Comments
Invest church funds in socially responsible			X
financial venues
USE OF ORGANIC PRODUCTS
Action	Have Done	Will Consider	Not a priority	Comments
Use fair trade, shade grown/organic coffee/tea	X			Implemented.
GREEN TEAM MEMBERS
	Audit performed by:
Dorothy and Gene Grimes	Judy Rogers			Flo and Bill Peters