—Replace incandescent lightbulbs with LED lighting.

—Shop at thrift, re-sale and consignment shops.

—Use a cup instead of a plastic bottle of water.

—Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth or while you’re lathering up in the shower.

—Take your own bags to the grocery story.

And for a bonus sixth suggestion:

—Go to the archdiocese’s annual Mass for the Season of Creation! This year’s Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Charles C. Thompson at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Fortville at 6 p.m. on Sept. 4. †

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