Implementation of Library Green Practices

Water Conservation: Posting of signages to remind users of water wastages in the comfort
rooms.

2. Energy-Saving Technologies: Use of LED or CFL bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs. Adhere
   to the PSU memo on energy-saving practices such as turning off lights when not in use, and
   using aircon units during the allowed period 9am-5pm.
3. Green IT Practices: PSU Google Workspace unlimited storage is no longer available. Use
   personal cloud storage for personal files. You may just paste the link to lessen storage space
   used. The following are free and affordable resources to upload your files, just ensure
   compliance with data privacy and security:
   a. Videos
   i. Youtube (set to private or unlisted)
   ii. Dailymotion
   b. Documents
   i. https://qrdoc.io
   ii. https://issuu.com
   c. Cloud
   i. https://www.idrive.com/pricing Php150 for 100gb/year
   d. Photos
   i. https://www.flickr.com
   e. Audio
   i. https://soundcloud.com
   f. Notes
   i. https://simplenote.com
   ii. https://www.notion.com/product/notion-for-education
4. Paper and Ink Reduction: Encourage use of digital resources before resorting to print in
   sharing files before printing the final draft. Practice green printing such as double-sided
   printing. Kindly install a monitoring tool of printing. https://www.papercut.com/products/free-
   software/print-logger/
5. Recycling: Properly store papers or materials that can still be recycled or use for other
   purpose.
6. Reducing Single-Use Plastics: Everyone is encourage to bring their own water bottle or jug.
7. Book Recycling: Conduct a regular inventory of books that may still be donated to other
   institution or may be repurpose