Greening of Libraries

39% of all energy use 12% of the total water consumption 68% of total energy consumption 38% of the carbon dioxide emissions Building Statistics In the United States, buildings account for:

What do you do?

Ways to Reduce Communicate electronically Use print preview Print on both sides of the paper Use technology to go paperless Purchase a water filter for the staff kitchen

Ways to Reduce Turn it off Install programmable thermostats Purchase energy star rated equipment Install occupancy sensors Replace fluorescent 40W-T12 lamps with 32W- T8 lamps and electronic ballasts

Ways to Reduce Replace incandescent bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs Replace exit signs with LED lights (2W) Laptops use less energy than regular desktop computers Replace old HVAC system with energy efficient model

Simple Steps to Significant Savings Action Annual Energy & Maintenance Savings Annual Savings CO2 (Tons) Use ENERGY STAR power management to enable low-power mode on 5,000 monitors (15” LCD) and computers $41,700 Replace 500 incandescent exit signs with the ENERGY STAR LED type $25, Use 300 ENERGY STAR qualified and enabled copiers $3,000 31

Ways to Reduce Use native plants for landscaping Install low flow aerators faucets Use motion sensor taps Low flow toilets Waterless Urinals

Ways to Reuse Find books & magazines a new home Sell canvas bags & use plastic bags from stores Refill print cartridges Use cups, plates and silverware for staff kitchen Provide scratch paper for patrons

Ways to Recycle Used cell phone & printer cartridge fundraiser Provide recycle containers throughout the building Recycle paper, plastic, bottles, cans Buy recycled products

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