By Jamie the Librarian on Thursday, 01 February 2024
Category: News & Events

Reducing Our Impact

In the spirit of this year's All Henrico Reads theme, “Conservation, Connection, and Compassion: Wellness and the Natural World,” we are considering our connection to the world and ways we can preserve its health for future generations.

The Library is continuing to implement more sustainable building designs and currently has five LEED certified locations. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized system that certifies buildings as green or sustainable. Buildings that meet LEED requirements save money and water, use fewer building materials, and consume less energy—all great things for us and the future of the planet! Read on to learn more about how the library is working to reduce its impact and for recommended reads about how you can do the same.

You’ll find several libraries on Henrico’s LEED certified buildings list. Here are some of our buildings’ green features. You can also monitor each location’s energy use through its LEED Energy Dashboard:

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For those wishing to reduce their personal impact, the library has several resources to help you go green.  The books below contain small, medium, and large ways to be kinder to the planet in your home, garden, and everyday habits.

In addition to these, we recommend checking out:

There are also plenty of opportunities to connect with conservation efforts in the community. Check out local initiatives like Keep Henrico Beautiful, Henricopolis Water and Soil Conservation District, and Henrico’s Environmental Action Resource Team (HEART) to learn more about how you can get involved.

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