Obituary: Environmental pioneer always kept his theology firmly rooted in the soil

Dr Edward P. Echlin, died 23rd December 2019. Renowed eco-theologian and organic gardener Dr Edward P. Echlin died on 23rd December, aged 89. He was a man proud to did his theological thinking with his hands firmly in the soil. He was born on 15th January 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, USA and entered the Society... Read More

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September 28, 2019

Schoolgirls praised as campaign pushes fast food giants to dump plastic toys

Catholic environmentalists have praised two young sisters for encouraging fast food giants to consider reducing their plastic waste. Burger King and McDonald’s have both announced they are to remove plastic toys from their children’s meals entirely, or allow customers to swap them out, in an effort to reduce waste. Burger King removed all plastic toys... Read More

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August 26, 2019

Catholics: go green and plant a tree

Catholics have been urged to plant trees in their local communities in an effort to tackle climate change. The call comes from Catholic eco-theologian Dr Edward Echlin, who has welcomed a pledge from water companies to plant 11 million new trees by 2030 as part of efforts to make the industry carbon-neutral. The firms will... Read More

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June 1, 2019

Government bends to public opinion with ban on plastic goods

Plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds are to be banned in England from next year to tackle pollution and protect the environment. Environment Secretary Michael Gove confirmed the ban on the supply of the items from April 2020 after a consultation revealed ‘overwhelming’ public support for the move. Catholic environmentalists welcomed it as a “really... Read More

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June 3, 2018

Get your own House in order over food waste, Catholics tell MPs

Catholic politicians and environmentalists have ordered the House of Commons to act on its food waste after it more than doubled in the last three years. New figures reveal that in the last year a “staggering” 282 tonnes of food was discarded by parliamentary estate caterers. The Commons Commission, which is responsible for the administration... Read More

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May 26, 2018

Europe praised for charging UK over air pollution failure

A Catholic eco-theologian has praised the European Commission for taking the British Government to court for breaching EU air quality rules. Dr Edward Echlin, an Honorary Fellow at Leeds Trinity University, echoed the sentiments of Green Party co-leader Caroline Lucas after she welcomed the Commission action as “good news for all those suffering from chronic... Read More

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April 21, 2018

Iceland eco-policy praised as palm oil fight hits high street

A Catholic eco-theologian has praised British supermarket chain Iceland after it pledged to stop using palm oil as an ingredient in its own brand food by the end of 2018, warning that it drives the destruction of rainforests. The company said it is taking the product out of 130 food lines, which will reduce demand... Read More

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April 15, 2018

Straight up – Morrisons wonky veg is great idea

A Catholic eco-theologian has praised Morrisons after it began selling wonky fruit and vegetables at a cheaper price. The supermarket’s new initiative comes in response to customer concern about food waste. Morrisons stated, ‘We’re working closely with our growers to reduce food waste. So, sometimes, our wonky carrots are a bit crooked, our wonky parsnips... Read More

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December 24, 2017

Your fun gaudy jumper’s not just for Christmas…

Catholic environmentalists have urged the faithful to treasure their Christmas jumpers and shun the throwaway culture of the fashion industry, as it looks to descend on the festive season. A recent survey carried out by Environmental charity Hubbub found that a quarter of Christmas jumpers bought last year were thrown away or are unlikely to... Read More

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October 15, 2017

Car share to save the planet, says theologian

A Catholic eco-theologian has called on the faithful to share transport in an effort to lower air pollution. Dr Edward Echlin, an Honorary Fellow at Leeds Trinity University, pointed out that everyone has responsibilities, under God, for created life on this planet. “Our responsibilities include provision and protection of clean healthy air for humans, animals,... Read More

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Obituary: Environmental pioneer always kept his theology firmly rooted in the soil

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