Thursday, June 11, 2009

Abstract: Green Living

Urbanska, Wanda. "A Greener Library, A Greener You." American Libraries 40 (April 2009): 52-55.

Discusses what libraries in several different cities are doing to be more environmentally and socially conscious. Key ways to save energy include investing in lower energy computers called thin clients, energy reduction competitions between branches, and purchasing products made from recycled materials. Also lists a few programs to encourage environmental responsibility like green parenting, weaving with used plastic bags, and urban container gardening.

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