Do you dream green?

Looking to a brighter future ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in browser]( The British Library For generations past, present and future [What's on]( [Business]( [Research]( [Learning]( [Shop]( [Support us]( What can we do to ensure a better future for our planet? We're looking at [what we can do as a library]( to create a brighter future. Some of those steps include improvements to our buildings and supporting businesses to make sustainable choices. But we're also a place for information and inspiration, whether you find it in our archives or our online events. There's still a long way to go, but together we can make lasting change. [Find out more about our plans]( Changes we're making Safely storing over 170 million items shouldn’t cost the earth. Over the next five years we plan to introduce low carbon storage facilities, solar panels and ground source heat pumps at our Boston Spa site – home to over 70% of our collection. We’ll be saving it for future generations, in more ways than one. [Find out more]( Ways you can help make a difference [Start-up Day]( Start ups are going green We believe sustainable businesses play a significant role in encouraging more eco-conscious behaviour. That's why this year's [Start-up Day]( focuses on helping you build a successful business while making a positive impact. Hear from more than 50 green entrepreneurs and over 20 libraries around the UK, all for free and from the comfort of your own home. [Join in]( [Canadian wildlife: notes from the field]( Nature lovers: we need you! Did you know that our collection includes audio from around the world? The wildlife and environmental sounds archive is over 50 years old. In our new crowdsourcing project you can help researchers make sense of the wildlife sounds and preserve them for years to come. This work can then help identify new species, monitor biodiversity changes due to climate change, and support local education. [Get involved]( [The Kim Stallwood archive]( Preserving history Animal rights have come a long way. We now recognise them as key to living in harmony with our planet. We're delighted to be adding Kim Stallwood's archive to our collection, preserving part of this journey, and making it available to everyone. The archive spans his work over many decades and includes organisations such as PETA and the RSPCA. [Find out more]( [You, food and the planet]( You, food and the planet These days we’re all concerned about our health – and the planet’s. We’ve been looking at what we can all do to make a positive change. Get inspired with our one-hour special featuring Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Bee Wilson and curator Polly Russell discussing sustainability, food provenance and wellbeing. [Watch now]( [Adopt a book]( Help us spark the next great idea Looking for a meaningful gift this festive season? Support us by adopting one of your favourite stories, from The Secret Garden to Pride and Prejudice. You’ll be helping us keep a world of ideas and inspiration open for everyone. [Adopt a book today]( Join the conversation [British Library Facebook]( [British Library Twitter]( [British Library Instagram]( [British Library YouTube]( © 2021 British Library. 96 Euston Road, London. NW1 2DB. [View our privacy policy](. [Contact us]( • [View Online]( • [Unsubscribe](