Five Leaf Eco-Awards Basic Certificate Criteria Survey Find out if your church is eligible for the Five Leaf Eco-Awards Basic Certificate... Click here for a printable version. Has your church conducted a casual walk through energy audit of the church building? Question Title * 1. Has your church conducted a casual walk through energy audit of the church building? Yes No I don't know Please send me more information on how to complete this criteria What three actions has your church taken to reduce your energy or resource use? For example: printing pew sheets on both sides or switching to online newsletters, installing solar panels or a water tank. Question Title * 2. What three actions has your church taken to reduce your energy or resource use? For example: printing pew sheets on both sides or switching to online newsletters, installing solar panels or a water tank. We print pew sheets/newsletters on both sides We have switched to 100% post-consumer recycled paper We have switched to an online newsletter We have installed solar panels We have installed a water tank Our rainwater tanks supply the water for our toilets We have switched to GreenPower We have installed timers on our hot water urns We have sealed up drafts to keep heat in We have switched to energy efficient lighting We have turned off an old fridge we are not using anymore We have double-glazed or put film on our windows to increase their insulation Other (please specify) What two behaviour change campaigns has your church run to encourage your congregation to be more environmentally friendly at church? Question Title * 3. What two behaviour change campaigns has your church run to encourage your congregation to be more environmentally friendly at church? We have installed signs on lights, taps and heaters in the church to remind people to turn them off. We compost all organic waste from services We use environmentally friendly cleaning products We have switched to a native garden with low water usage We water the church gardens in the evening or early morning to reduce evaporation We remind people to report leaks We encourage everyone to always print double sided on recycled paper We have lap rugs in church instead of using the heaters Other (please specify) Have you held an environment themed worship service this year? Question Title * 4. Have you held an environment themed worship service this year? Yes Yes, we participate in the Season of Creation/Sustainable September each year Yes, we have held at least 4 environment themed services this year We conducted a Bible Study on the environment this year We have had multiple guest speakers on environmental issues this year Eco-theology is integrated into all our worship services No Date and theme: What two resources have you provided to help the members of your congregation to be more environmentally friendly at home? Question Title * 5. What two resources have you provided to help the members of your congregation to be more environmentally friendly at home? We provide regular tips on how to be environmentally friendly in our church newsletter/pew sheet We provide regular eco-theology quotes or sections from Laudato Si in our church newsletter/pew sheet We have established a church environmental group to provide advice, information and lead action. We have had a talk or guest speaker on being environmentally friendly/environmental issues (for example a sustainability officer from the local council or recycling centre) We have organised a walking bus, carpool or bicycle ride to church We have held a sustainability workshop at our church We provide brochures or display posters on actions members of the congregation can take We provide a composting service for parishoners We collect items such as batteries, mobile phones and spectacles for recycling or donation to AID programs We have an Op Shop We grow food products for the community We provide a space for members to share the produce of their gardens Our congregation members have participated in energy and water use surveys to reduce their environmental impact. We provide books, DVDs etc. on environmental issues for member of the congregation to borrow We have given congregation members a list of useful environmental web links Distributed water efficient shower heads, egg timers and energy efficient lights to the congregation Held a gardening workshop Created posters about what congregation members are doing at home for the environment Distributed local native plants for home gardens Held a Repair Cafe, where people can bring items to get help fixing them instead of buying new ones Other (please specify) Name an environment themed event you have held that the wider community attended: Question Title * 6. Name an environment themed event you have held that the wider community attended: An eco-fair/enviro fair/garden festival A 'Green Film Night' A forum on a local environmental issue A letter writing night A visit to a local MP to talk about an environmental issue Participated in a Climate March or environmental protest A guest speaker A one-stop community recycling event Community workshops Clean Up Australia Day/ a rubbish collection Bush care or restoration Tree Planting event Launch of solar panels or environmental program Other (please specify) Describe the special project your congregation has completed that demonstrates your commitment to environmental action... Question Title * 7. Describe the special project your congregation has completed that demonstrates your commitment to environmental action... Establishing a Community Garden Other (please specify) Are there any other environmental actions your church has undertaken that you have not mentioned yet? Question Title * 8. Are there any other environmental actions your church has undertaken that you have not mentioned yet? Please provide your contact details so we can send you the results of your survey! :) Question Title * 9. Please provide your contact details so we can send you the results of your survey! :) Name Church Your Address Suburb State Postcode Your Email Address Your Phone Number For those who are part of the Uniting Church in Australia in NSW or the ACT: I would like to sign up for the Uniting Earthweb newsletter (emailed monthly) to stay up to date with faith and environment events in NSW/ACT: Question Title * 10. For those who are part of the Uniting Church in Australia in NSW or the ACT: I would like to sign up for the Uniting Earthweb newsletter (emailed monthly) to stay up to date with faith and environment events in NSW/ACT: Yes No Done