We are taught to be conscientious in our studies but it has also become vitally important to be environmentally conscientious. Day to day it can feel like you aren’t making a difference but with every little pro-sustainable action you make – the difference can become seismic. So as a university community, lets set a good example and make our campus green. Here are 5 ways to practice sustainability while in our libraries.
In the spirit of Feel Good February and sustainability, both the Sydney Jones and Harold Cohen libraries will be hosting a good old fashioned book swap. Our librarians pride themselves on their taste in literature so it won’t be hard to find that next gripping read on our donation table. By name, this is a book swap and we welcome all students to bring one of their unwanted books in exchange for one of ours. However, if you turn up without a book we won’t let you leave empty handed. The book swap will be hosted between the 20th – 28th February. Come and have a look and give a book its forever home.
Check out the rest of the Feel Good February events calendar and find something to maximise your mood.
Before, we mentioned that the smallest actions have big differences. That can mean watching your consumption and recycling when possible. Students and staff alike use a whole lot of pens. If you were to stack them on top of each other, one by one - it is highly likely they will reach the International Space Station. Therefore, we ask that when you are finished with a pen or if you have a whole bunch exploded at the bottom of your bag – please, dispose of them in our pen recycling stations which are located at the Help Desk of both libraries.
A typical paperback book has a carbon footprint equivalent to watching 6 hours of TV. It would be sacrilege to suggest you stop reading books, we would never! On the other hand, we can’t ignore the environmental impact our actions have, even when it comes to reading. But, there is an alternative. The Libby app is a free reading resource that any University of Liverpool student can use. Libby contains e-books, audiobooks, magazines and more. We constantly update Libby with new books, seasonal collections and online versions of our monthly book displays. It is great way to reduce your carbon footprint while finding your own reading happiness.
Libby is available to download on both the App Store and Google Play.
Since our red brick building first opened in 1881, the university has made it its mission to support the advancement of learning and ennoblement of life. This mission has not changed, it has only adapted to the challenges of our times. Becoming a more sustainable society is a great challenge and we are all in this together. To find solutions for these problems we look hopefully to you, the new generation of academics with bold ideas and the knowledge to implement them. You may not be studying environmentalism or eco-engineering but some reading on the subject can go a long way. Browse our library catalogue and you will find various books on sustainability that will help you make small differences to your carbon footprint while giving you a larger understanding of the big picture.
If you have read a good book about sustainability please suggest it via our book suggestion form.
As a student you are always on the go. Library sessions can be made easier with hot cup of coffee or cold bottle of water at your side. We may be preaching to the converted but having a reusable coffee cup or water bottle can drastically minimise environmental waste. We have water fountains and hot water taps located around both libraries so it is easy to re-fill then re-charge while in the middle of a study session. We also welcome in all food that is not hot so if you do have any excess wrapping/packaging please take them to our recycling bins and dispose of mindfully. A clean library is a happy library.
0 Comments.