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Become a Sustainable SuperheroHow to transition to Single Stream Recycling (and seven awesome programming ideas!)
Rhode Island Library AssociationJune 3, 2014
Sally IjamsMallory Arents
Darien Library (CT)
2009
The New Darien Library
Geothermal heating and cooling Natural, local materials Non-toxic materials Natural lighting Biofiltration of storm water Site irrigation from geothermal wells Detention of all storm water on site Saves 48% of the energy of a similarly sized
building
Leadership in Energy & Environmental DesignU. S. Green Building Council
5 years later…How are we doing?
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Darien Library recycles cardboard
November 2013
Darien, Connecticut goes single stream
May 2012
RILA extends an invitation…
“We are particularly interested in hearing about your
green library renovations.”
A former Board member,a high school student,
and a librarian join forces
The E Team
Ten steps to Single Stream Recycling
The Plan
Can’t cost more than we are paying now. Who will train the staff? How will we educate the public? Who will train cleaning crew? Who will lead the project?
What is holding us back?
Step 1: Get a baseline
Document Observe
Count Ask Questions
Step 2: Trash Audit
Count wastebaskets and note locations
Public space and staff space have different needs
What are people throwing away?
Step 3: Meet your trash hauler
•Work with your trash hauler and town recycling center to learn best practices
•Is your trash dumpster too big?
•Negotiate price
Step 4: Train library staff
Lunch and learn!
Find a leader in every department
Step 5: Train cleaning staff
Translate phrases into Spanish
Walk through the process side-by-side
Step 6: Educate the public through programming
Save Time! Save Money!Save the Planet!
Single stream recycling can do it all!
Sunday, April 272:00 PM
Step 7: Inform the public every day
Clear signage on all waste bins
Posters
Flyers and handouts
Links on your website
Step 8: Highlight Green features in your library
If you’ve got it, flaunt it
Step 9: Spread the word
Break down your process into simple steps that can be used by other local businesses and public places.
Step 10: Celebrate Earth Day
Continue the celebration year-round!
BONUS!
Seven low-cost programming ideas to encourage sustainable living in your community.
Program 1: Locavorism
Program 2: Bike Share
Program 3: Workshop on Green Products
Program 4: Upcycle Revolution!
Program 5: Eco-friendly landscaping
Program 6: Clean those Air-ducts!
Program 7: E-Waste Recycle
Image Credits•Supergirl by Flickr user Barthttps://www.flickr.com/photos/cayusa/6004095322/•Earth and America from Space by Flickr user IronRodArthttps://flic.kr/p/7icRw2•Green Operations Building, White Rock, B.C. by Flickr user colroshttps://flic.kr/p/sQtQz•Stonledge Farms CSA by Flickr user smith_cl9https://flic.kr/p/dr2Qet•Endless Bicycles by Flickr user moarpleasehttps://flic.kr/p/9hfEVX•Homemade Toothpaste by Flickr user Earthwormhttps://flic.kr/p/vgcez•The Benjamin Bangle by Flickr user misskocohttps://flic.kr/p/62kfPt•Atomic Egg Beater Clock by Flickr user sassycrafterhttps://flic.kr/p/5K9Ufz•The Gardens at Great Dixter by Flickr user UGArdenerhttps://flic.kr/p/cUSu5o•HVAC by Flickr user Curtisperryhttps://flic.kr/p/iQ2Gug•Old Broken TV by Flickr user schmilblickhttps://flic.kr/p/okwq6•2008.11.05 by Flickr user adrianclarkmbbs•https://flic.kr/p/5A7TVG•Dot Kellyhttp://darien.patch.com/groups/volunteering/p/darienite-extols-virtues-of-kayaking•Finley Wetmorehttp://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/22/43/31/4863567/3/628x471.jpg
