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Give up Carbon for Lent

Today marks the beginning of “Lent” for Christians, the 40 days of the liturgical year leading up to Easter – where Christians make a ‘sacrifice’ for Jesus.

I suggest everyone (Christians and non) can adopt this calendar for 40 days and going forward.  (Traditionally, Christians celebrate the end of lent by indulging in what they gave up – Don’t start wasting electricity & gas once Easter hits!)

Here’s the Lenten Carbon Fast calendar courtesy of Popluteran:

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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