Yale University Library Green Teamtag:www.library.yale.edu,2010:/greenteam//202010-05-19T13:40:04ZMovable Type 3.35Bike Buddies Program Flourishing!tag:www.library.yale.edu,2010:/greenteam//20.8182010-05-19T13:08:42Z2010-05-19T13:40:04ZEver since our Bike Buddies program at the Yale Sustainability Summit, enthusiastic members of our Library Green Team have been developing the concept and its manifestation. What started out as an idea to help the planet, and encourage Yale employees...June Can
http://bikebuddies.wordpress.com/ or contact bikebuddies.yale@gmail.com Let's make green choices!
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Sustainable Gardeningtag:www.library.yale.edu,2010:/greenteam//20.8062010-04-21T23:48:32Z2010-04-21T23:52:10ZSpring is here and our gardens are calling us! Let's learn about sustainable gardening and see what we can do with it in the Yale Library Community! More at our next meeting! June...June Can
Spring is here and our gardens are calling us!
Let's learn about sustainable gardening and see what we can do with it in the Yale Library Community!
More at our next meeting!
June
2-sided copyingtag:www.library.yale.edu,2009:/greenteam//20.6022009-07-30T14:56:42Z2009-07-30T15:04:58ZThanks to Bill Richo for creating this spiffy sign that will encourage your colleagues to make double-sided copies. (For a version of this image in Microsoft Publisher format, contact Lisa or Bill....Lisa
Lisa or Bill.
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Library Preservation goes Greentag:www.library.yale.edu,2009:/greenteam//20.5072009-03-25T14:30:46Z2009-03-25T15:24:25ZOur March 2009 guest at the Library Green Team was Tara Kennedy, Preservation Field Services Librarian. Tara is tracking temperature and humidity conditions in collection areas throughout the library system. The systematic collection of data will help the preservation team...Lisa
The hope is that facilities can cycle through the HVAC units, reducing the total energy usage for conditioning the stacks. The experiment is ongoing and we look forward to hearing more as it progresses.
Many thanks to Tara for updating us on energy conservation efforts in the Preservation department!]]>
Energy usage at Yale librariestag:www.library.yale.edu,2009:/greenteam//20.4992009-03-19T19:49:12Z2009-03-20T12:51:57ZTom Downing, Senior Energy Engineer at Yale, visited the Library Green Team in February to discuss energy conservation at Yale. He shared the following chart, showing energy usage in several library buildings. If you compare the amount that goes to...Lisa
Yale Sustainability Pledge.
Thanks to Tom for the update on conservation practices!
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Green initiatives cited as cost-saving measurestag:www.library.yale.edu,2009:/greenteam//20.4712009-01-28T19:53:35Z2009-01-28T20:22:23ZIn recent conversation about the budget, it has been heartening to hear recognition of the Library Green Team efforts to save money and other resources. I've listed here several of the recent measures that both promote environmental sustainability and reduce...Lisa
Switch from 5-gallon Poland Spring water bottles to filtered water.
Report energy and water waste to Facilities (open windows, leaking faucets).
Switch to 30% recycled content copy paper, for which Purchasing has negotiated a lower price than virgin paper.
Conscious use of disposable products including plasticware, cups and towels.
Print double-sided. Change the default settings of your printer if you can.
Turn your thermostat down in winter and up in summer (if appropriate for your work environment).
Turn your computer off overnight.
Unplug any electronic devices or appliances when not in use.
Turn lights off when not necessary.
Do you have something to add to the list? Send your observation to Green Team chair Lisa Conathan.]]>
New news from the Office of Sustainabilitytag:www.library.yale.edu,2008:/greenteam//20.4302008-11-17T17:33:34Z2008-11-17T17:37:53ZThe Yale Office of Sustainability has just released its October newsletter, which details information on the University's Greenhouse gas reduction, the work of the Law School's Green Team, and other campus sustainability initiatives....Tam Rankin
Yale Office of Sustainability has just released its October newsletter, which details information on the University's Greenhouse gas reduction, the work of the Law School's Green Team, and other campus sustainability initiatives.]]>
Transportation Fringe Benefit to Bicycle Commuterstag:www.library.yale.edu,2008:/greenteam//20.4272008-11-07T14:58:07Z2008-11-07T15:37:57ZLibrary Green Team member, Lisa Conathan (Archivist for Slavic Language Collections, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library), shares this good information: In October, George Bush signed the Transportation Fringe Benefit to Bicycle Commuters, which allows employers to reimburse bicycle commuters...Tam Rankin
The University Benefits Office has not decided whether or how to implement this yet. Library staff are encouraged to share their opinions: (benefits.office@yale.edu).
The full text of the relevant section of the law is cited in this article form Cycleliciou.us:
http://www.cyclelicio.us/2008/10/bike-commuter-benefits-act-passes.html]]>
Yale's Greenhouse Gas Reductiontag:www.library.yale.edu,2008:/greenteam//20.4232008-10-31T18:42:34Z2008-10-31T18:49:11ZEarlier this month, Yale released its 2008 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy executive summary. The University’s role as a leader in campus sustainability includes openly sharing the University’s progress toward achieving its greenhouse gas commitment to reduce emissions 43% below 2005...Tam Rankin
2008 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy executive summary. The University’s role as a leader in campus sustainability includes openly sharing the University’s progress toward achieving its greenhouse gas commitment to reduce emissions 43% below 2005 levels by 2020.
This summary illustrates Yale’s progress to date and outlines the University’s strategy for reaching its ambitious target. For further information regarding Yale’s campus sustainability efforts or to view Yale’s 2006 and 2007 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy executive summaries go to the Office of Sustainability's homepage.]]>
Mmm ...tag:www.library.yale.edu,2008:/greenteam//20.4222008-10-31T16:54:19Z2008-10-31T18:50:14ZTam Rankin
Melina Shannon-DiPietro, Director of the Yale Sustainable Food Project; Hannah Eisler Burnett , Yale Sustainable Food Project Program Coordinator; and Bob Sullivan, Interim Director of Retail Operations & Catering for Yale Dining Services; spoke at the Library Green Team's October meeting. Melina and Hannah discussed the Project's mission, history and work, as well as the Yale Farm, the Harvest pre-orientation program, and other programs. Bob contributed information about Yale catering and retail, including the Thain Family Cafe in the Bass Library.]]>
Free breakfast! This Friday, October 10tag:www.library.yale.edu,2008:/greenteam//20.3962008-10-09T14:14:50Z2008-10-09T14:22:18Z Bike to Work Friday, Oct. 10! 7:30-9:30 a.m. Join us outside New Haven City Hall, Church Street across from the Green or inside City Hall if it’s cold! Free breakfast, brought to you by Koffee on Orange and members...Tam Rankin
Bike to Work Friday, Oct. 10!
7:30-9:30 a.m.
Join us outside New Haven City Hall, Church Street across from the Green or inside City Hall if it’s cold!
Free breakfast, brought to you by Koffee on Orange and members of Elm City Cycling
Pick up free helpful information and bike accessories.
Chat with fellow cyclists about best commuting routes.
Learn about efforts to make New Haven more bike-friendly.
More info: bikenewhaven@gmail.com or visit www.elmcitycycling.org]]>
Junk mail geniestag:www.library.yale.edu,2008:/greenteam//20.3902008-10-01T21:39:39Z2008-10-01T21:51:20ZDuring the past several years, Yale Mail Services has been working with departments throughout the University to reduce the amount of unsolicited mail, or junk mail, it receives. The program's website lists the following statistics: To date we have updated...Tam Rankin
Yale Mail Services has been working with departments throughout the University to reduce the amount of unsolicited mail, or junk mail, it receives.
The program's website lists the following statistics:
To date we have updated almost 1,100 mailing lists for companies around the country. Below is a sample of pounds of mail we do not have to handle / sort deliver / pick up or dispose of. Some companies send out mailings monthly. We estimate the reduction in pounds of each mailing are:
Sigma / Aldrich - Savings of 1,080 lbs. each mailing !
L.L. Bean - Savings of 2,487 lbs. each mailing !
Land's End - Savings of 1,252 lbs. each mailing !
InMac Computers - Savings of 285 lbs. each mailing !
Global Computers - Savings of 638 lbs. each mailing !
The Library's central Shipping and Receiving department facility in Sterling Memorial Library has a receptacle for disposing of junk mail.]]>
Green partiestag:www.library.yale.edu,2008:/greenteam//20.3892008-10-01T20:46:50Z2008-10-01T21:31:59ZAs part of Yale’s commitment to creating a sustainable campus, the University has developed new Sustainable Event Guidelines which aim to reduce the environmental impact of events held on campus. The new program, developed jointly by the Office of Sustainability,...Tam Rankin
Sustainable Event Guidelines which aim to reduce the environmental impact of events held on campus. The new program, developed jointly by the Office of Sustainability, Yale Recycling, the Yale Sustainable Food Project, and Yale Catering, provides event planners and organizers with a set of practical steps that can be taken to “green” an event. While the guidelines are not a comprehensive list of every possible action that can be taken, they make available a set of minimum standards which address the environmental impact of an event in areas such as energy, transportation, waste, materials use, and food. The Yale Sustainable Food Project has issued a guide to hosting sustainable events.
The Library is committed to hosting sustainable events and the Library Staff Association (LiSA) has agreed to have the Library Green Team to 'co-sponsor' staff social events. Green Team members provide guidance to event planners on how to meet the University's Sustainable Event Guidelines and help to staff LiSA events.]]>
Getting here from theretag:www.library.yale.edu,2008:/greenteam//20.3862008-09-30T13:18:55Z2008-10-01T21:38:09ZHolly Parker, Director of the University's office of Transportation Options, presented at the Library Green Team's September meeting. Holly's PowerPoint presentation highlighted a variety of transportation options available to members of the Yale community and incentives available to Yale staff...Tam Rankin
Transportation Options, presented at the Library Green Team's September meeting. Holly's PowerPoint presentation highlighted a variety of transportation options available to members of the Yale community and incentives available to Yale staff who participate in ridesharing programs or use public transportation. Holly's office works to help sponsor a variety of events to highlight sustainable transportation and announcements of future events will be posted to this blog.
Sterling Memorial Library is among ten units at Yale participating in the pilot Departmental Bike program. Departmental bicycles provide efficient campus transportation, reducing car trips and greenhouse gas emissions, and improving the mobility and health of all who use them. They are equipped with lights, fenders, panniers (to carry briefcases, laptops, etc.), a universal size helmet, and a combination U-lock. Library staff interested in using the bike may contact the Library Business Office.
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GOAL(s)!tag:www.library.yale.edu,2008:/greenteam//20.3852008-09-29T20:50:58Z2008-09-30T14:15:16ZIn collaboration with colleagues, Library Green Team members are working to establish departmental 'green goals' within their individual departments. Some departments have already decided on a goal. These include: • Access Services has committed to recycling thermal paper (with approval...Tam Rankin
blog that provides details of their many initiatives as well as links to other useful content.
• Catalog and Metadata Services has committed to turning off computer monitors when not in use and to doing more double-sided printing.
• Staff at the Divinity Library have committed to turning off lights in common areas when not in use.
• The Forestry Library has already established a number of green initiatives, including double-sided printing, reusing scrap paper and using reusable food containers.
• Staff in Library Administrative Services have committed to printing less, to turning off computer monitors when not in use, and to hosting sustainable events (more information on sustainable events is forthcoming).
• The Medical Library has committed to reducing junk mail and receipt of unwanted journals (more informaiton on junk mail is forthcoming).
• The Preservation Department has committed to reducing paper use and staff agreed to each take the Yale Sustainability Pledge .
• Web, Workstation & Digital Consulting Services has committed to installing flat panel monitors and energy efficient computers, including workstations with low energy use when idle, and to continue providing techno scrap buckets throughout the Library(see below).
Please support Library staff and colleagues in their efforts to meet these important green goals.]]>
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This summary illustrates Yale’s progress to date and outlines the University’s strategy for reaching its ambitious target. For further information regarding Yale’s campus sustainability efforts or to view Yale’s 2006 and 2007 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy executive summaries go to the Office of Sustainability's homepage.]]>
The Library is committed to hosting sustainable events and the Library Staff Association (LiSA) has agreed to have the Library Green Team to 'co-sponsor' staff social events. Green Team members provide guidance to event planners on how to meet the University's Sustainable Event Guidelines and help to staff LiSA events.]]>
Sterling Memorial Library is among ten units at Yale participating in the pilot Departmental Bike program. Departmental bicycles provide efficient campus transportation, reducing car trips and greenhouse gas emissions, and improving the mobility and health of all who use them. They are equipped with lights, fenders, panniers (to carry briefcases, laptops, etc.), a universal size helmet, and a combination U-lock. Library staff interested in using the bike may contact the Library Business Office.
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