Save a tree...or...make a tree?

A group of students at Regent College built this "tree" in the atrium out of paper cups to give us all a visual wake-up call about how many non-recyclable paper cups we throw away in an average week. A sign on the wall nearby encourages better stewardship of God's creation: "Drink responsibly. Bring a travel mug from home or use a ceramic mug here. Every bit helps." Gives new meaning to Regent's occasional slogan "Under the Green Roof."

My little Canon G9 is coming in handy for all sorts of impromptu photos like this. As long as the lighting is good [note the painting in the background which you can just barely make out: "The entrance of thy words giveth light" :-) ], I'm quite pleased with its results.