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The Greening of Eccles Library A Case Study
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Margaret Mead “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
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Margaret Mead “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed librarians can change the world.”
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Case Study Our story begins Greening evolution at Eccles Library –started with individual efforts, –advanced to cooperative efforts with other campus libraries and with the University of Utah
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Individual Efforts Started with aluminum cans – Easy – Doable – Cash incentive – Impact – a closed loop process that is highly sustainable
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Recycling at the University of Utah University Surplus and Salvage –Computers, projectors, printers, copiers –Furniture, microscopes, vehicles, etc Garbage pickup provided by BFI –Newspaper –Clean computer and white paper –Aluminum cans
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Marriott Library Green Team Invited the three libraries on campus to discuss greening issues (1999) Identified top issues as gifts and weeding Discussion with Custodial and BFI – BFI would not pick up our weeded books, unbound journals or other paper waste
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Earth Day Contact South Valley Training Company, Inc. – A sheltered workshop program Met with them Negotiated a contract for pickup –Once every three weeks for a fee of $80 –Books, journals, junk mail and cardboard
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NW Earth Institute Discussion Courses Voluntary Simplicity – Started library-wide discussions – Support from our administration – How can we lessen our impact on the environment at home and work Choices for Sustainable Living –Expanding our efforts
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Taking Action Plastic bags and plastics containers Reusing packaging Battery disposal Recycling CDs Mulching coffee grounds Copying and printing Computer monitors Lights
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Taking Action Jeff recycling CD’s Joan recycling plastic wrap, coffee grounds and batteries Recycling bins
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Greening Efforts Guided by the Six R’s Rethink Reduce Reuse Recycle Recover Rejoice
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Our Challenges Contract changes – time and money Space People Sustaining the effort
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Contract Changes Too much for SVTC, Inc. Weyerhaeuser –Once a month –More bins – $50.00 split between the three libraries –Discontinued December 2004 Raised prices to: $66 per month for Eccles Library
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Contract Changes Redi-Therm –They pay us - $15 per ton 9,000 lbs. January -- $60 14,000 lbs. April -- $125 17,000 lbs. June 2 hours – 15 people – every 2 months or so
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Space Issues Storing recyclables Redi-Therm 6 yd. bin location New Building –New loading dock –New area for bin
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People Gaining support of your colleagues –100% participation – not required –Many efforts are still highly dependent on individuals –Education and signage is VERY IMPORTANT –Personnel changes Administration –Getting initial “buy-in” –Ongoing support (e.g., cost, space, time)
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How do you sustain sustainability? Continually educate employees and patrons Purchase products made from recycled materials Continue campus-wide efforts – Campus Waste Audit Architectural planning – LEED certification
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What Does It Take? Individuals with commitment Ability to address challenges – Start small and build step-by-step – Time, money, space, support
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“In our every deliberation we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.”
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