Comments for Going Green @your library

Comment on Environmental Booklists by 350now

350now — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:54:39 +0000

What a great resource!

Comment on Green Publishing Webcast Summary by mickmills

mickmills — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:08:10 +0000

Being Green doesn’t just have to be about the print. It all starts with the designer. He/she should be asking whether the item needs o be printed at all? How can you increase the shelf-life of the product? can it be used for more than one purpose etc etc.

I work for a marketing company over in Australia and we used to churn out so many flyers and brochures using a scatter gun effect, but we now use Green Publishing http://www.greenpublishing.com.au and they ask us these questions every time we have a new project and are always looking for ways to reduce the print… even if it means them getting less work!

As for ink, we only use printers that are using Vegetable-based soy inks. the colours are just as bright and the drying time is reduced.

As I said, over here we have Green Publishing to guide us through the complicated maze of trying to be green… I hope you have a company similar over there!

Comment on Think twice about dry cleaning your work clothes. by Darrell New

Darrell New — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:59:27 +0000

Dry cleaners have been using perc since the middle of the last century. Perc is by far the most commonly used solvent in the industry. There are over 30,000 employees who spend every day working inside dry cleaning plants. These people get much more than a small dose of perc daily. These people aren’t suffering the symptoms you list here. Any idea why not?

Comment on Fun stuff by libkath

libkath — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:11:02 +0000

I’ve been thinking about these videos as well… Starting with staff rather than patrons might help get everyone on board. Maybe incentives to take the stairs instead of the elevator, to bring reusable utencils and plates for lunch instead of take-out containers, awards for the least amount of trash from each department. Hmmm…

Comment on Any librarians blogging about green ideas? by Christine

Christine — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:09:02 +0000

Hi! I sometimes post about green library things! I’ll be presenting at the Michigan Library Association in November about making libraries “green” and LEED certification! http://mylibraryideas.wordpress.com

Comment on Online conference: call for proposals by ahrcanum

ahrcanum — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:32:39 +0000

Too bad those experiencing social injustice will not be able to attend. America spends zillions on Environmental Injustice, Cap and Trade and the signing of the UN Treaty may just bankrupt enough carbon credits so that there is no manufacturing left in the U.S. We propose President Obama does not allow America to be held ransom.

Comment on Sustainablity Films by List of Sustainable Films « Going Green @your library

List of Sustainable Films « Going Green @your library — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:40:31 +0000

[...] Sustainable Films [...]

Comment on eCycling by On The Same Page » Recycling Electronics.

On The Same Page » Recycling Electronics. — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:04:11 +0000

[...] eCycling from Going Green @ Your Library by filarwilliams [...]

Comment on Recycle books into furniture by furniture123456

furniture123456 — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:44:37 +0000

I have plenty of old books i think it’s better i can used it asa bookshelf. Thanks for the idea.
http://www.dashingmall.com/sf1/Search-363.aspx

Comment on Sustainable Schools by filarwilliams

filarwilliams — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:35:53 +0000

According to their web site you can get it in print form

The magazine is free to qualified individuals in the United States and is available in both print and digital editions

you can sign up here.