Worthington Libraries, along with other community partners, supports the Central Ohio Green Pact and works to promote and further green initiatives in Worthington.
Worthington Libraries:
- Recycles paper and books in poor condition
- Recycles used printer cartridges from the Library and provides receptacles for patrons to recycle used printer cartridges and cell phones
- Donates discarded books in good condition to the Friends Foundation of Worthington Libraries for resale, to other organizations or for recycling
- Utilizes energy efficient lighting
- Installed carpeting containing recycled materials
- Contracts with lawn care providers that use organic products
- Encourages employees to carpool and to have meetings via conference call
- Provides the community with resources and programs on topics such as growing native plants, composting, gardening, buying local produce, recycling and using green building materials
