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"There are some books that refuse to be written. They stand their ground year after year and will not be persuaded. It isn't because the book is not there and worth being written -- it is only because the right form of the story does not present itself. There is only one right form for a story and if you fail to find that form the story will not tell itself."

—Mark Twain (1835-1910) [Samuel Langhorne Clemens] American author, humorist

 

Thinking Green

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The Library is dedicated to becoming a more green facility. Join us in making our community a more eco-friendly place to live.

Crete Public Library Green Initiatives

Think Green

  

10 Tips to get your green on:

 

 

1. Turn off the lights or the TV when leaving the room.

2. Remember to recycle your magazines, newspapers, soda cans, etc.

3. Borrow books, magazines, CDs and movies from libraries instead of buying them.

4. Change to compact flourescent light bulbs.

5. Use washable plates, cups and silverware instead of plastic or paper.

 

6. Turn off the tap when you are washing your hands or brushing your teeth.

7. Walk, bike or take the bus when you can.

8. Set the thermostat in your house 2 degrees cooler in winter and 2 degrees warmer in summer.

9. Plant a shade tree on the sunny side of your house.

10. Take vacations close to home or take a train instead of a plane when going farther away.

Drop off the following items at the library for recycling.

  • Eyeglasses
  • Printer Cartridges
  • Cell phones

A list of websites dedicated to living an eco-friendly life:

Bright Green Ideas

Collective Good: Recycle Mobile
Devices

Daily Green

Earth 911

Earth Justice

Eco Mall

Electronic Recycling: Illinois EPA

                         

              

Nat Geo: Green Guide

Greenopia

Healthy & Green Living

Ideal Bite

Keep Warm Illinois

Low Impact Living

Will County Land Use Dept.

Yahoo Green
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