San Diego County Library First in California to be Certified Sustainable

 

With 33 branches and more than 300 library staff, San Diego County Library has become the first in California to be designated a “Certified Sustainable Library” through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative’s award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program.

This program demonstrates the County’s commitment to environmentally friendly practices by providing the public with resources that will help communities transition to a green, carbon-free economy.

“We are incredibly proud to receive the Sustainable Library Certification, a clear reflection of our dedication to environmental stewardship. This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of San Diego County and its Board of Supervisors, as well as the collaborative efforts of various County departments,” said Migell Acosta, Director of San Diego County Library.

The County works across the enterprise to support and enhance sustainable goals to address climate change. Several of the library buildings operate on net-zero energy or solar powered panels and six of its branches are LEED certified.

The library has also adopted several other eco-friendly methods to work toward a greener environment that include: planting more trees, adding bottle filling stations for water and purchasing 4 new all-electric outreach vehicles.