David

Turning dirt into libraries

Posted by David on 31 March, 2008 in Library News

The Sublette County (Wyoming) library is building a new wing using rammed-earth construction—it will be the first rammed-earth public building in the country.
Rammed earth is an ancient building technique that’s regaining popularity because it’s environmentally fabulous. It’s done by compressing dirt mixed with a stabilizer (lime, cement or the like) into a mold to form [...]

Save the World - Don’t Use Plastic Bags!

Posted by David on 24 January, 2008 in Library News

Here at SOLINET we are trying to become more green. We are reducing our paper usage, replacing incandescent lights with compact fluorescents, and looking at ways to make our job-related travel more efficient.
There have been recent news reports of companies like Whole Foods stopping the use of all plastic bags by Earth Day 2008. Then [...]