Sustainability

Circulation practices

Procedure to reduce waste in circulation practices

Cleaning practices and product substitutions

Supply orderers are now encouraged to use the shared Library Favorites folders in Multco Marketplace (MMP) to find the best green and most affordable supplies

Composting

CompostingPOLICY: The library encourages composting in each location as possible...

Educational outreach and additional resources (sustainablitly)

One of the core functions of the Library Environmental Team is to educate our staff and the public about environmental issues and best practices.

Environmental Team roles, responsibilities and procedures

POLICY: Each location within MCL will have at least one Library Environmental Team contact person.  Central and Isom will have two or more because of their size and variety of operations....

Green meetings and events

POLICY: The recommended products are in line with Multnomah County’s Sustainable Purchasing Practices and...

Guidelines for 7th Generation Disinfectants (wipes and spray)

7th Generation Disinfectants2011.08.20Guidelines for 7th Generation Disinfectants (wipes and spray)7th Generation disinfectants (wipes and sprays) have...

Instructions for collecting single sided paper

Instructions for collecting single sided paper

Library Environmental Team (LET)

Information about the work of the Library Environmental Team (LET)

Paper saving

RATIONALE:  Reducing paper use supports goals included in the adopted Local Action Plan on Global Warming, reduces our overall waste,...

Power saving

POLICY: The library and county encourage energy conservation throughout the system.RATIONALE: When we use less energy, not only do we reduce our energy bill, but we put less carbon into the...

Recycling

The library practices extensive recycling for a large number of materials and objects.

Staff room/break room (sustainability)

Multnomah County and MCL support using break rooms in a manner that creates the least amount of waste possible.