Sometimes it’s hard to believe, but most of the time, environmentalism and saving money go hand in hand. The environmental motto of “reduce, reuse, and recycle” can save you money in enough ways that buying those organic vegetables won’t phase your wallet at all. One of the best ways to enrich your life as well as reduce your impact on the earth is by using your little green card…the one that says Chicago Public Library.
While libraries have long been associated with saving money, they are also a great way to save the planet. Checking out books rather than buying them applies the basic principles of reducing and reusing. Library usage reduces the demand for newly printed books, thus reducing the amount of paper and energy resources used to print and transport them. Meanwhile, the fact that borrowed books are eventually returned and therefore can be checked out by others allows for reusing of these initial resources.
Not a bookworm? The public library provides a whole slew of other money saving resources. From Internet access to museum passes, not only will you find ways to share resources, but also you’ll find plenty of ways to fill your time in the great city of Chicago. Plus, with btanches all around the city, you can reduce your carbon footprint further by simply walking to the nearest location. So get out your little green card and start enriching your mind and the planet with a trip to your nearest CPL branch.
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