Butterfield is Going Green: Sustainable Libraries Initiative Certification
The Butterfield Library is participating in the Sustainable Libraries Initiative Certification program. We will be taking you along the journey with us! Visit this page often to see all of the changes, big and small, that we are making.
TerraCycle
At the Library, we collect hard-to-recycle materials and send them to TerraCycle, where they are broken down into raw materials to be reused. This decreases the amount of waste sent to landfills or incinerators.
Less Plastic on Books
By choosing not to cover all our books with a protective plastic coating, we are cutting down on plastic waste in the Library and reducing your exposure to plastic. (Just remember be gentle with your next read!)
Library of Things
Our vast Library of Things helps you access the equipment you need without having to buy it.
Pollinator Gardens
We have planted three separate pollinator gardens on the grounds of the library.
Increased Recycling
We have added a recycling container to our Reading Garden.
Herbicides
We pledge not to use any herbicides on library property.
Trash Collecting
We pick up trash on the grounds daily.
Print Releaf
We have partnered with PrintReleaf, an organization which plants trees to offset the printer paper we use.