A handy guide to sustainable living

In a 2018 community survey conducted by the library, sustainability was respondents' top priority.

The headlines about our climate can be overwhelming. Your library is here to help you sort through the news and zero in on useful information on a topic that matters to you — sustainability.

Though large-scale changes are needed to halt and reverse the effects of industrialization on our planet, individuals can make a difference. There are things each of us can do right now to make our day more Earth-friendly. You'll find them in the Sustainable Living guide, a succinct reference that includes

• actionable tips,
• local waste disposal info,
• recommended reading, and
• reliable resources for learning and doing more. 

The top tip may surprise you: eating a plant-based diet (even part of the time) is the best thing you can do to combat climate change. It's also a lot better for you!

​Another top tip is to skip bottled water whenever you can: Not only is tap water purer (no micro-plastics! quality controlled!) and easier on the Earth, but it saves a whole lot of money. 

Look to the Sustainable Living guide when you have questions about how and what to recycle and where to responsibly dispose of household waste. You'll even find tips for toxin-free cleaning and making your holidays more eco-friendly.

The guide will be updated as new information becomes available. View the guide now.