Intros & overview of going green Why Go Green? Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle Building Ideas Creative Green Ideas LUNCH Partners
& Local Resources Politics & Behaviors Networking/Following
up Complete an action plan
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GREEN = priority on environmental concerns or activities GOING
GREEN = process of making deliberate decisions to lighten your
ecological footprint. TO GO GREEN = make changes in your life and
aspects of your daily routine to be form environmentally
habits
http://www.flickr.com/photos/albaum/422171819/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/albaum/1678496121/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/karsoe/2765512808/ US citizen consumes
their body weight (120 lbs) in natural resources each day 75% of it
becomes waste. Office of Technology Assessment and U.S. EPA
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2.68 lbs/person/day (1960)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doitintheroad/2631552195/ Reducing
pollution = less waste == better health for us all. 4.6
lbs/person/day (2006) http://
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sekihan/2665397700/ 4.6 lbs/person/day
(2006)
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/maisonbisson/115085997/ US is
about 5% of the world's population yet uses about 25% of the energy
resources consumed a year. Energy Information Administration and
U.S. EPA
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save energy = save money The Electric Power Research Institute
estimates that American businesses could save 50% or more of their
electricity they use each year if they looked into better
methods.
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Public sector = taxpayers money shouldnt we spend it wisely
& save the taxpayers money?
Replace light bulbs w/ CFLs or LEDs EPA Carbon Footprint
Calculator calc using sq foot, energy, heating, air travelCarbon
Footprint Calculator Turn down heat at night and holidays. Turn
lights off when not in use and at night. Turn off computers when
not in use rather than use screen savers. Conduct Energy Audit in
your library (Judith Norton. A How-To: Conduct an Environmental
Audit in Your Library. OLA Quarterly 13 no.4: 7- 11 Winter07)
www.flickr.com/ph otos/8586443@N0 3/2310579618/
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/blmurch/2150616862/ Reduce paper @
your library
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitecatsg/3292554232/
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Think before printing Email or put online (google docs) Duplex
for printer & copier Reduce the size of images before you print
Print selection only Shred sensitive documents to recycle or use in
mailing packages Reuse envelopes, mailers, etc
Printgreener.com
Buy recycled paper: look for chlorine free alternative
bleaching agents. Charge patrons to print? Recycling Bins: place
one at all staff desks have one by patron printer PAPER RECYCLING
IS GOOD BUT SOURCE REDUCTION IS BETTER!
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Dike, K. (2007). How green is the academic sector. Library and
Information Update, 6(7/8), 57-59. Higher Ed in UK
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Recycled content saves energy especially aluminum 10 BTUs from
recycled vs. 225 BTUs from virgin materials
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Set up glass, plastic, and aluminum recycling at work: Place
containers in prime locations Take turns bringing recycling to
location if not available on site. Visit earth911.com for more
recycling options.earth911.com
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Better World Books (http://www.betterworldbooks.com/) Accepts
most materials (not old encyclopedia sets). Offers free shipping of
books and dont have to be shipped on pallets. Libraries earn a
percentage of net sales. Unsold materials are given to their
nonprofit partners before recycling. B-logistics
(http://www.blogistics.com/) Accepts discards includes CD/DVDs from
all types of libraries. Resell online (through amazon, alibris,
etc.) A portion net proceeds for back to donor library. Materials
not sold are given to their nonprofit literacy partners before
recycling.
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Americans use 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. Only
about 23% are ever recycled!
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Did you know that plastics can be grown? dextrose from
potatoes, corn and sugar cane can create polylactic acid (PLA) that
can be composted and break down w/in 2 weeks in industrial style
composting. (usually #7) Choose safer plastics: #1, 2,4,5 #1, 4 and
5 often hard to recycle. Check locally! Did you know some fleece
jackets are made using recycled plastic soda pop bottles?!
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/krizsa/2784444512/ Bring your own
water bottle to work and refill. Buy BPA free if plastic, aluminum,
or steel Sell water bottles w/ library logo Get a filer and drink
tap water Sell cloth bags - not plastic Over 100 billion plastic
bags are used in US annually w/ only 1% recycled.
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Use real mugs. Dishwasher at work? Sell travel mugs w/ library
logo Offer coffee/tea events but everyone must BYOM Will the
library/local coffee shop give discounts?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohdesign/2377997614/
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Wastefreelunches.org In one year: Disposable lunches: Brown
paper bags ($26 @$4/50 pk) + snack baggies ($85) + bottled water or
juice ($260) = $371 Reusable lunches: Cloth lunch bag ($7) +
reusable water bottle ($12) + wrap n mat ($7)+ snack bags ($2) +
hemp napkin ($8) = $36
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/bionicteaching/3212235059/ US uses
more than 1.5 million metric tons of paper/year! Publishers:
www.greenpressinitiative.org www.greenpressinitiative.org FSC:
fscus.org/paperfscus.org/paper Visit Arborday.org &
EcoLibris.netArborday.orgEcoLibris.net
natural sunlight southern exposure (maximize natural winter
light) green & local building materials. reuse site materials
in new building multi use facility green roof (www.greenroofs.org/)
raised floors http://www.greenroofplants.com/university.htm
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a nationally accepted, green building rating system, which
balances between effective practices and emerging technologies,
promotes environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy
workplaces. Various levels for LEED; gain points for ideas,
techniques, and products.
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Use local green power or renewable energy Install solar panels
for hot water or electricity Save water by getting faucet aerators
& low flow toilets. Install bike racks for patrons/staff Create
area with native potted plants with seating. Collect gray water for
irrigation
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/xrrr/1170076954/ Use biodegradable
and environmentally friendly cleaning products. Buy recycled paper
towels, toilet paper, put HEPA filters on vacuums cleaners, buy
floor mats from recycled micro fibers, etc. These ideas can reduce
absenteeism due to environmentally caused factors!
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EERE Financing: http://www.eere.energy.gov/financing Database
by State for Incentives for Renewable Energy:
http://www.dsireusa.org/ Funding Green Buildings:
http://www.fundinggreenbuildings.com/ EPA funding for green
buildings http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/tools/funding.htm MA
Grant Programs for renewable energy
http://www.goodtobegreen.com/ma_renewables_grants.aspx
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an artistic method of recycling weeded books: The following
photos are courtesy of Kimberly Hopkins, independent library
consultant.
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Encyclopedia bench
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Gift bags from book covers By suzanne metcalf
http://greeningyourlibrary.wordpress.com/2009/05/19/book-jackets-into-gift-bags/
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Plant a tree or garden Green themed book club or one book one
town Green games, green points Eco-fashion show from trashed
clothes or recycled materials.