Sustainability at NVDPL

Libraries are sustainable by nature but North Vancouver District Library is doing so much more.

In addition to achieving LEED Silver status for our Lynn Valley Main Library, in 2009 we achieved the following:

• Completion of the seismic upgrade and LEED for Existing Buildings Gold status for our Capilano Branch.

• Formation of the staff Green Team who will spearhead initiatives for the Library staff and public.

• Operating our facilities using more sustainable and energy efficient practices including cleaning our building with green cleaning products.

• By just borrowing a book from the Library or purchasing a gently used book from one of our booksales, you are doing the environment a favour. Feel good about borrowing!

NVDPL Staff Green Team:

The Staff Green Team brings together staff members who are passionate about reducing the Library’s ecological footprint. The Team organizes Earth Day and Earth Hour celebrations, staff recycling initiatives, sustainability awareness campaigns and much more!

The Green Team's motto is "sustainable is attainable!"  You can recognize Green Team initiatives in the Library when you see the Green Team's logo:

Playing an Active Role in the Bigger Picture:

The actions of the Library are in direct accord with the District of North Vancouver’s vision for a sustainable future. To learn more about the District's plan visit http://www.dnv.org/article.asp?a=4856

We are Here to Help:

Whether you are looking for local recycling information, or researching global climate change, ask one of our helpful staff in the library.