[Libs-Or] Eugene Public Library switches to BPA-free receipt paper

[NOHRENBERG LaVena R]

Hello - Eugene Public Library has recently switched to BPA-free paper in our thermal printers.  We have received some inquiries from libraries, so I am sending this to everyone in case others are also interested.

We purchased the paper from a company called Appleton www.appletonideas.com<http://www.appletonideas.com> .

Many staff and patrons are sharing with us how happy they are that we made the switch, and we have received multiple media stories.  To evaluate whether to spend more money on BPA-free paper, our staff utilized the City of Eugene's Triple Bottom Line standard.  The Triple Bottom Line weighs the true costs of an action by considering the environmental and social costs as well as the fiscal costs.  In this case, the results showed that switching to BPA-free paper was the best decision overall.

If you would like additional information, I would be happy to be of assistance.

Thanks,
LaVena



LaVena Nohrenberg
Customer Experience Manager
Eugene Public Library
100 West 10th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
541-682-8314   Fax 541-682-5898
LaVena.R.Nohrenberg at ci.eugene.or.us
www.eugene-or.gov/library