Museums are important stewards of our past, present and future material and immaterial culture. Through collections we connect with and learn from our past, and reflect on our present and future. Museum collections hold a collective memory of change, evolution, innovation and creativity, and because of this, they have a potentially pivotal role in curating space for us to engage with global issues in a local context, develop our thinking, and become more resilient to change.
They way we manage collections also needs to be mindful of changing environmental and social needs, and acting on this can also positively influence financial sustainability and relevance to audiences and the wider community. As the public awareness of environmental sustainability increases, people are looking to public institutions for leadership.
On Friday, July 9th, the Central Texas American Planning Association (APA) learned by the Sustainable Sites Initiative from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's own Dr. Steve Windhager.
The goal of Sustainable Sites Initiative is to do for landscape design what LEED certification has done for building design. Under the Sustainable Sites Initiative, sites qualify for certification (1 star, 2 star, 3 star, and 4 star) based on a 250 point scale. As of June 2010, 174 pilot projects were started under the Sustainable Site Initiative.
This quick summary doesn't do Dr. Windhager's presentation justice, so check out his presentation complete with interesting facts about the ROI of urban forests and how New York street trees provide climate moderating benefits to the tune of $27.8 million.
Get more information about sustainable sites here: www.sustainablesites.org
Arts Council England and Julie's Bicycle Environmental Reporting Workshops 2013Julie's Bicycle
These are the slides from the workshops delivered by Julie's Bicycle in partnership with the Arts Council England during 2013 on the environmental reporting requirements. They cover the results from the first year of reporting (2012/13), case studies, two breakout sessions (Small is beautiful and Taking it to scale), learnings and the requirements and deadlines for the second year of reporting (2013/14).
The environmental value of the Maker movementMAKE-IT
Presentation of the paper: "The environmental value of the Maker movement". The aim of this paper is to explore the environmental value of the Maker movement, which is driving digital
fabrication into the mainstream. Makers are inspiring each other to create smart solutions for all types of
individual needs, and address societal and environmental challenges at the same time. They share their
creative ideas and solutions in collaborative workspaces and Maker fairs or on social media platforms. Is this
grassroots innovation the beginning of the next industrial revolution? In the framework of a case study analysis
based on ten different Maker initiatives across Europe, 39 interviews were conducted with Makers and Maker
initiatives managers evaluating core questions such as possible environmental impact, value chains and
energy efficient behaviours. The paper investigates if the Maker movement is to be considered a valuable
resource in tackling most of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, e.g. clean water and sanitation,
affordable and clean energy, responsible consumption and production.
Single Occupancy Tiny Dwelling Equipped with Renewable Energy Systems Technol...Kimberly L. King
Prior to the occurrence of a natural disaster, it has been demonstrated time and time again the citizens of the USA think little about the reliability and importance of uninterruptible power, sanitation, clean water or food access, until it’s not there.
This offering provides energy, ecological sanitation, water management, and food security opportunities—Everyday brilliance for disaster resilience. PREPARE. RESPOND. ADAPT
On Friday, July 9th, the Central Texas American Planning Association (APA) learned by the Sustainable Sites Initiative from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's own Dr. Steve Windhager.
The goal of Sustainable Sites Initiative is to do for landscape design what LEED certification has done for building design. Under the Sustainable Sites Initiative, sites qualify for certification (1 star, 2 star, 3 star, and 4 star) based on a 250 point scale. As of June 2010, 174 pilot projects were started under the Sustainable Site Initiative.
This quick summary doesn't do Dr. Windhager's presentation justice, so check out his presentation complete with interesting facts about the ROI of urban forests and how New York street trees provide climate moderating benefits to the tune of $27.8 million.
Get more information about sustainable sites here: www.sustainablesites.org
Arts Council England and Julie's Bicycle Environmental Reporting Workshops 2013Julie's Bicycle
These are the slides from the workshops delivered by Julie's Bicycle in partnership with the Arts Council England during 2013 on the environmental reporting requirements. They cover the results from the first year of reporting (2012/13), case studies, two breakout sessions (Small is beautiful and Taking it to scale), learnings and the requirements and deadlines for the second year of reporting (2013/14).
The environmental value of the Maker movementMAKE-IT
Presentation of the paper: "The environmental value of the Maker movement". The aim of this paper is to explore the environmental value of the Maker movement, which is driving digital
fabrication into the mainstream. Makers are inspiring each other to create smart solutions for all types of
individual needs, and address societal and environmental challenges at the same time. They share their
creative ideas and solutions in collaborative workspaces and Maker fairs or on social media platforms. Is this
grassroots innovation the beginning of the next industrial revolution? In the framework of a case study analysis
based on ten different Maker initiatives across Europe, 39 interviews were conducted with Makers and Maker
initiatives managers evaluating core questions such as possible environmental impact, value chains and
energy efficient behaviours. The paper investigates if the Maker movement is to be considered a valuable
resource in tackling most of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, e.g. clean water and sanitation,
affordable and clean energy, responsible consumption and production.
Single Occupancy Tiny Dwelling Equipped with Renewable Energy Systems Technol...Kimberly L. King
Prior to the occurrence of a natural disaster, it has been demonstrated time and time again the citizens of the USA think little about the reliability and importance of uninterruptible power, sanitation, clean water or food access, until it’s not there.
This offering provides energy, ecological sanitation, water management, and food security opportunities—Everyday brilliance for disaster resilience. PREPARE. RESPOND. ADAPT
Community Wind -- It's Needed In the SF Bay Area Kimberly L. King
Altho a good number of municipalities in Europe, Canada and other parts of the USA have implemented utility-scale community wind projects, these types of projects do not exist in the SF Bay Area. This presentation story covers some basic wind energy concepts, offers Green Gone Wrong and Green Gone Right case studies, and highlights potential community wind energy project opportunities in the SF Bay Area.
In this webinar, experts shared tools and research relevant to fashion companies seeking to address their environmental impacts.
Learn more: https://www.wri.org/events/2019/07/accelerated-ambition-wri-resources-apparel-companies
What engineering configuration could improve your personal satisfaction in la...SandandStoneConstruc
As prosperity grows, we seek more, and our consumption rises. This means more significant utilisation of natural resources and the subsequent production of waste, and eventually the production of CO2.
What can museums do as buildings, social spaces, and cultural institutions to embody sustainable practice - environmentally, socially and economically?
This webinar is designed to provide a holistic overview of sustainability within museums and includes examples from the sector and transferable actions for improvement.
Community Wind -- It's Needed In the SF Bay Area Kimberly L. King
Altho a good number of municipalities in Europe, Canada and other parts of the USA have implemented utility-scale community wind projects, these types of projects do not exist in the SF Bay Area. This presentation story covers some basic wind energy concepts, offers Green Gone Wrong and Green Gone Right case studies, and highlights potential community wind energy project opportunities in the SF Bay Area.
In this webinar, experts shared tools and research relevant to fashion companies seeking to address their environmental impacts.
Learn more: https://www.wri.org/events/2019/07/accelerated-ambition-wri-resources-apparel-companies
What engineering configuration could improve your personal satisfaction in la...SandandStoneConstruc
As prosperity grows, we seek more, and our consumption rises. This means more significant utilisation of natural resources and the subsequent production of waste, and eventually the production of CO2.
What can museums do as buildings, social spaces, and cultural institutions to embody sustainable practice - environmentally, socially and economically?
This webinar is designed to provide a holistic overview of sustainability within museums and includes examples from the sector and transferable actions for improvement.
Arts Council England - Sustainable production 30.04.14Julie's Bicycle
Please see the following amendments:
- Green Theatre Guide was created by the Mayor of London's culture team (please note that the guide was created in 2008)
This webinar is a reminder of the environmental reporting requirements including how to add new data to the Creative IG Tools, plus a special focus on: top tips on how to identify, manage and reduce the environmental impacts of your productions and exhibitions.
Twenty-four graduate and undergraduate Industrial Design and Design Management
students from the University of Kansas set studied the public waste and recycling system for the City of Lawrence, Kansas. Students also researched best practices broadly for waste and recycling. Business (economic), technology, and customer experience factors were considered. The result is a rough design plan for phased implementation of a more efficient, comprehensive waste management system for the City of Lawrence with the promise of increased convenience and significantly improved rates of household recycling behavior.
Module 2.1: How to Create your Environmental Policy and Action Plan - Environ...Julie's Bicycle
Aim: This webinar will take you through the process of creating an environmental policy and action plan in line with the Arts Council’s environmental reporting requirements.
The webinar will include:
- Introduction to the Arts Council’s environmental reporting and Julie’s Bicycle – what is expected of you.
- What is an environmental policy and action plan?
- How can they benefit your organisation?
- Top tips for creating an environmental policy and action plan.
- What help is available?
- Trouble shooting Q&A – your chance to ask the experts about any problems you are having with the environmental reporting process.
Module 3.2: Planning, Engaging and Acting - Specialist Advice on Environmenta...Julie's Bicycle
Aim: This webinar provides practical guidance for organisations with 100 employees or more on complying with the Arts Council’s environmental reporting requirements.
The webinar will include:
-Introduction to the Arts Council’s environmental reporting and Julie’s Bicycle.
- Setting the scope: realistic targets and recruiting help from across your organisation.
- Using the IG Tools as a large organisation – dealing with large amounts of data.
- Creating an environmental policy and action plan for a large organisation – creating useful tools for use throughout your organisation.
- Industry case study.
- Trouble shooting Q&A – your chance to ask the experts about any problems you are having with the environmental reporting process.
Frictions: Trade-offs Implementing Green ExhibitionsCarol Reif
California Association of Museums 2014 Conference presentation: California exhibition venues are exploring sustainable practices. What are the opportunities and the challenges? Includes Oregon Museum of Science and Industry's exhibitSEED rubric and sustainable exhibition practices by the Exploratorium and Oakland Museum of California.
Webinar: Future Buildings (Arts Council England programme 2015/16) Julie's Bicycle
What does a sustainable building look like? How do you integrate environmental sustainability into building projects and applications for capital investment?
Julie’s Bicycle’s Fit for the Future Toolkit and webinar is designed to support organisations to overcome these hurdles and achieve significant environmental improvements in capital projects. It details how – through intelligent design, materials, energy efficiency, water management and ecological enhancement – arts organisations are beginning to realise the benefits of environmental action, from financial resilience to reputational benefits and audience development.
Here is a PPT on Eco Green Cities. The fonts will change if u have only fonts of your pc. You can download.. If you have any queries send it to guthijp.reddy@gmail.com
This presentation was created in 2009. So many of the reasons why I created it are still valid. I still want to work with a group of people in the City of Cape Town, concerned Citizens for example, on building a place which can be a showcase for Environmentally Friendly, inexpensive, living.
Oh, and the site is still available, mainly because it is in a flood plain, but we have dealt with this problem by building a Berm.
Did you know that electricity use is one of the biggest sources of carbon dioxide emissions globally and in the UK?
Decarbonising electricity is a key measure for the UK to reach its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050. You can help hitting this target by investing in renewables, either through on-site technology or driving demand through procurement.
Read through the webinar presentation slides for further info, facts and resources.
Webinar 3.3_Specialist webinar for Mpms and large multi venue or activity orgsJulie's Bicycle
The webinar Julie's Bicycle ran on the 24th April 2013 providing specialist advice to Mpms and large multi venue or activity organisations regarding their Arts Council England Environmental Reporting Requirements.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
Our Linkedin Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuddlelifefoundation/
and write to us if you have any questions:
info@kuddlelife.org
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Natural farming @ Dr. Siddhartha S. Jena.pptxsidjena70
A brief about organic farming/ Natural farming/ Zero budget natural farming/ Subash Palekar Natural farming which keeps us and environment safe and healthy. Next gen Agricultural practices of chemical free farming.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
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Agenda
• Introduction to Julie’s Bicycle
• Changing context for collections management
• Environmental sustainability
• Changing social and cultural values
• Funding landscape
• Relevance
• New approaches to environmental controls
• Q&A
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• Julie’s Bicycle is a leading global charity bridging the gap between
environmental sustainability and the arts and culture.
• We provide inspiration, expertise and resources to put sustainability at
the heart of the creative industries. www.juliesbicycle.com
• We are a team of 12 arts, science and environmental technology
experts, working in collaboration with associates and arts
organisations.
5. Arts Council England Partnership
• Rolling out environmental funding
requirements and support to take
action.
• To mobilise a movement for the
environment led by the creative
industries that is urgent, optimistic and
inspirational.
• Recognise the opportunities offered
by the green economy and new,
sustainable business models.
• Events, webinars, live chats
• Practical resources
• IG Tools carbon calculators
• Leadership development
• Collaboration and networking
• Connecting the dots
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Arts Council England: Environmental Reporting Initiative / Museum
Resilience Fund
Linked to Goals 3 and 4 of the Arts Council’s mission: supporting a step
change for the museums sector by enabling museums to become more
sustainable and resilient businesses
Heritage Lottery Fund
With our investment environmental impacts will be reduced in the key areas
of: energy and water use, and visitor transport. If your project is site-based,
you will have taken opportunities to enhance the biodiversity (habitats and
species) of the site. You will also be able to demonstrate a reduction in
carbon emissions generated by your site.
Policy changes
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Understanding and mitigating environmental as well as financial and
management risks
• Long-termism > sustainability > business resilience
• Carbon and resource management strategies
• Funders and partners are increasingly looking at companies’ environmental
profiles
• Transparency
• Audience pressure: transparency, accountability, leadership, values
• Added value: money, morale, reputation
43% reputational benefits, 51% financial benefits,
67% reported benefits to team morale
Good governance
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Attitudes
“Over two thirds (68%) of people think that businesses,
governments and nonprofits all need to deliver more social and
environmental change. Nearly three quarters want to see more
transparency and 81% more accountability.”
“50% prefer to buy products and services from ethical companies”
The Values Revolution, Global Tolerance
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Attitudes in museums
Sustaining Creativity survey - Julie’s Bicycle and BOP
• 85% of museums think environmental sustainability is extremely or very relevant
• 67% think it has become more relevant to their organisations over the last two years
• But, only 54% felt it would continue to become more relevant over the next two years
• Financial benefits are the biggest driver for action
• 75% have already experienced financial benefits
• 25% of that being significant benefits
• 61% have reported reputational benefits
• Time and lack of funds are the major challenges
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A new climate
• 2009 Bizot Group aim to simplify loans, reduce cost and carbon
footprint
• New range of 40-60% RH and 15-25°C (59-77°F)
• Shift towards individualised approach
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Spotlight on energy
Lighting
• LEDs
• Tubes: T10 > T8 > T5
• PIR sensors, timers
Heating/ Insulation
• Thermostatic mixing valves
• Roof, wall and pipe insulation
• Double/secondary glazing,
draft exclusion
Plant
• Boiler replacement - below 60%
efficiency, definitely upgrade
• Upgrading/refreshing filters
• BMS - Refining building controls,
scheduling, extend dead-bands
• Getting plant serviced annually
• Good house keeping/ health check
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Not just about cost…
LEDs:
• Don’t give off IR or UV light (which
can damage paintings)
• Adjustable colour and warmth of
light
Source: WIRED magazine online
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Case study: The Whitworth
£15 million refurbishment and extension
• Relocated collections to central basement store, using
mainly air-tightness, thermal mass, insulation &
materials to ensure environmental conditions, freeing
up the Grand Hall for events
• Passive approach for gallery heating & cooling
• New lighting controls & management of increased
daylight in gallery spaces
• Reusable displays, sustainably sourced materials &
staff training
• Biodiverse green roof & sensitive landscaping of the
park to protect & enhance biodiversity
• Staff & visitor engagement a key element
Winner 2015 Art Fund Museum of the Year
Shortlist 2015 RIBA Stirling Prize
Post project received:
• £50,000 from Jo Malone for planting
• £26,000 for LEDs
• £350,000 from Esmée Fairbairn
Foundation for Cultural Park Keeper
programme
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Exhibitions – key considerations
• Design – materials and modularity
• Climate control – new standards, relaxing conditions based on
new research
• Loaning – where are things coming form (travel impacts); loan
period (which can make it difficult to use slower forms of
international transport e.g. shipping); agreement about climate
controls and conversation of objects on loan
• Touring – will it tour? Where? How?
• Digital impacts – infrastructure, storage, conservation
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Transport:
• Avoid air freight – switch to road where possible if fully loaded & investigate rail and sea freight
• Look for shipping transport collaborations with other galleries/local organisations
• Improve load utilisation and logistics – full loads, intelligent route planning, no empty journeys
Display:
• Design exhibitions to minimise use of temporary walls
• Design walls of standard dimensions to accord with the dimensions of timber and plasterboard
• Reuse timber and plaster where possible
Buildings:
• Set thermostats to lower temperatures in workshops and storage areas
• Introduce zonal control and times
• Relax temperature and humidity controls
• Switch to LED lighting and light sensors
• Switch off exterior lighting during the day
Exhibitions: Top Tips
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Case study: Baltic
• Travel – engaging with transport agents Flexible
HVAC controls – decided on a case-by-case basis
• Sustainable exhibition build
• A system of re-usable wall panels has been developed in house to
increase the re-cycling of materials
• Where possible, exhibition layout design is developed with an eye
to minimizing construction
• Steel work, sheet materials and timber are re-used
• Use of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood
• Avoidance of harsh cleaning products and use of solvent free
paints
• Timed switching
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U-N-F-O-L-D Exhibition, Cape Farewell
• Cape Farewell's U-N-F-O-L-D exhibition has toured
extensively since 2010, and features the work of over 20
artists,.
• Touring a huge body of work about climate change raises
environmental issues of its own.
• Artist Sam Collins decided that the exhibition would only
ever tour by ship, this reduced emissions by up to 25
times compared to air-freight.
• The crates were fitted with a GPS device that tracked their
travel miles, and this was translated into carbon
emissions.
• Both this carbon tracking information and the timber
crates were assembled as an artwork themselves, as
Collins' contribution to the exhibition.
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Spotlight on digital
• 2% of global CO2 emissions
• Set to increase rapidly
Things to consider:
• Where is your data stored? Are the servers powered by green
energy?
• What are the lifecycle impacts of the hardware devices you
use?
• Formats and file types – are they likely to evolve? How will you
account for this?
Source: Climate Care infographic
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Museums as places of change
Museums are in a pivotal and critical position to engage on topics of
sustainability. They invite people to:
• Experience historical and scientific snapshots and sequences in time
• Connect with their heritage, communities and environment
• Think and see the world, and their relationship to it, in a different way –
stewardship and preservation
• Stop, question and challenge their views and understanding
• Imagine and articulate positive futures
• Be part of inclusive and participatory institutions
“It’s odd that the preservation of heritage is so separate to the
conservation of nature.”
29. ‘The Charity Financials database holds
records for 501 charities with the keyword
“museum” and a most recent income of more
than £50,000 … The 477 of these with figures
for at least two of the last three years had a
most recent income of £1.15bn, compared to
£1.10bn the previous year.’
Source: Charity Financials, 2015
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Kostas Ntanos
Head of Conservation Research and Development
National Archives
Link to presentation: https://prezi.com/uo_huylrnwcx/sustainable-environmental-
control/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
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Guidance
• Sustainable Exhibitions for Museums: http://www.sustainable-
exhibitions.co.uk/
• PAS 198:2012:http://www.collectionstrust.org.uk/collections-link/collections-
management/bsi-specifications
• Collections Trust: www.collectionstrust.org.uk
• MA sustainability pages:
www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/sustainability
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Resources, organisations and
networks
• Collections Trust
• The Happy Museum
• Sustainable Exhibitions for Museums
• Operation Green Museums
• Visual Arts and Galleries Association Museums
Association
• Greener Museums
• Sustainable Exhibitions for Museums Group
• Museum and Art Gallery Survival Strategies
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Editor's Notes
Setting the context - environmental, economic/political landscape, values and attitudes – nationally and within the sector
We started in 2007 originally to address the issues of environmental sustainability in the music industry. This came at a time when there was a clear tension between what the music industry wanted to communicate/advocate on environmental sustainability, and what it was doing in its own operations. An event like Live Earth was a manifestation of this – artists arriving at an event to shout about climate change issues, then flying back out and not necessarily fundamentally changing their operations afterwards.
Why act?
Current phenomena: artic sea ice, temperature rise, rate of species extinction.
Arts and Culture sector can have an impact far beyond their own footprint
Enable us to understand complex issues
We started by researching and understanding the sector’s impacts so that our work had a strong strategic base. We worked with the Environmental Change Institute at Oxford University to establish impacts across the sector
We expanded our reach to the broader cultural and creative sector, that means we now work with: Theatres, Museums, Galleries, Music Festivals, and the creative industries too (design, advertising etc.)
To achieve this goal we do a range of things…..
UN – Obama coal eradication
European Commission – in October 2014 agreed to aim to reduce emissions by at least 40% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. Roughly, this will be achieved through increasing efficiency by c.30% and increase share of renewables up to 30%.
UK Climate Change Act – 80% reduction in emissions by 2050, compared to 1990 levels. Split into 5 year carbon budgets to help realise this reduction. All major UK political parties recently signed a cross party commitment to ensure that they would continue to tackle climate change.
COP21, Paris – The objective of the 2015 conference was to achieve, for the first time in over 20 years of UN negotiations, a binding and universal agreement on climate, from all the nations of the world. – information on outcomes on next slide
International: Paris Cop, Divestment
EU: targets, (circular economy?)
National: legislation, G7, phasing out coal
Local: LCO (local targets), ECI, divest Council (Uni), How is CC effecting Oxfordshire
Key info on Museum Resilience Fund:
Applications to this fund re-opened on 14 January 2016.
The Museum Resilience Fund is particularly linked to Goals 3 and 4 of the Arts Council’s mission: supporting a step change for the museums sector by enabling museums to become more sustainable and resilient businesses.
A budget of £10million was made available for 2015/16, with indicative budgets for 2016/17 and 2017/18 remaining at that level.
The deadline for expression of interest is 5pm on Thursday 18 February 2016. The deadline for full applications will be 5pm on Thursday 5 May 2016
http://www.hlf.org.uk/looking-funding/difference-we-want-your-project-make#Outcome_communities
The AIM Sustainability Grant Scheme, supported through the generosity of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, are intended to help medium and smaller sized members improve their medium and long term sustainability. To be eligible museums must have an annual turnover of less than £300,000 or less than 50,000 visitors a year. Closing dates for the scheme are 1 June and 15 January in each year.
http://www.aim-museums.co.uk/content/aim_sustainability_grant_scheme/
We need to foster a culture of decision-making based on the “right thing to do”, not purely defined by financial or competitive drivers.
Collaboration support one another, share resources and scale up environmental action more rapidly > networks like Manchester Arts Sustainability Team, Newcastle Gateshead Cultural Venues and London Theatre Consortium).
We need strategies for ethical funding and sponsorship. The issues around ethical investment, sponsorship and fundraising are becoming more public, as evidenced by the divestment movement, and the focus on oil sponsorship in the arts and culture. Whatever the view of your board, organisations would be well advised to have a policy on investment and sponsorship, and be able to defend it. And it is always worth identifying alternative sources of income that can replace investment linked to environmentally damaging activities. Organisations like Platform, Artsadminand Live Art Development Agency are championing this issue.
Audiences - We need more young people engaged and involved with the sustainability agenda – they are our emerging leaders and have the biggest stake in the future. We have a responsibility to create the conditions for long-term sustainability, and involve young professionals in this process.
The Museums Association (MA) has been monitoring the impact of public funding cuts year-on-year since its first cuts survey in 2011
Cuts survey - http://www.museumsassociation.org/download?id=1155528
Findings from The Museums Association showed that overall public funding decreased by 2% and income from grants and donations fell by 4%. However self-generated income increased by 6%, suggesting that museums are fighting tooth and nail to mitigate the worst of the cuts by exploring new commercial opportunities, boosting retail sales and maximising the value of their buildings and collections.
Majorities in all 40 nations polled say it is a serious problem, and a global median of 54% consider it a very serious problem
Across the nations surveyed, a median of 51% believe people are already being harmed by climate change and another 28% think people will be harmed in the next few years.
More than half in 39 of 40 countries are concerned it will cause harm to them personally during their lifetime (the United Kingdom is the exception)
Global median of 67% say that in order to reduce the effects of climate change, people will have to make major changes in their lives. A median of just 22% believe technology can solve this problem without requiring major change
Overall, people in countries with high levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per capita tend to express less anxiety about climate change than those in nations with lower per-capita emissions.
Across the nations polled, a median of 54% agree with the statement “Rich countries, such as the U.S., Japan and Germany, should do more than developing countries because they have produced most of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions so far.
YEAR 3 - Of 253 respondents to the 2015 evaluation survey 80% or 202 organisations now consider themselves engaged or very engaged
Julie's Bicycle, in partnership with BOP Consulting, has conducted the most comprehensive survey to date with leaders of creative and cultural organisations on environmental sustainability. We surveyed cultural institutions from music, theatre, visual arts, museums, literature and combined arts, representing a total audience of 70 million and combined turnover of £1bn.
BACKGROUND
7% of the total number of respondents (23 organisations) were museums
78% own or operate a building/venue
61% have an environmental policy
Just over half of organisations are taking regular action around sustainability, lower than the average across all artforms
Museums are the strongest on environmental sustainability in refurbishment and capital programmes.
• Environmental impact measurement, triple bottom line approaches and creating content and programmes on environmental themes are the weakest areas of activity. • 17% perceive themselves as doing more than others. • 85%, the second highest proportion, think it extremely or very relevant. • 67% think it has become more relevant to their organisations over the last two years. • Only 54% felt it would continue to become more relevant over the next two years. • Financial benefits are the biggest driver, and 75% have already experienced financial benefits with 25% of that being significant benefits. This is the highest across all cohorts. • 61% have reported reputational benefits with 9% being substantial benefits. This is the highest across all cohorts. • Risks associated with climate change are the weakest driver. • Time and lack of funds are the major challenges. • 52% of respondents shared their personal sustainability vision for the sector/their organisation
Hampstead 14% on Gas and 10% on LX from Schedule for cleaners
Extending deadbands – to 16 – 24. Government Indemnity Scheme will insure objects kept in this deadband)
BMS scheduling – timing clocks can become mis-aligned. The Sage gateshead saved almost 40% in their first few years of operation
EXAMPLES
Hampstead Theatre – saved 14% on Gas and 10% on Elec just through effective BMS management and switch-off schedule for cleaners. This could mean wasting anything from £5,000 upwards per year, for something you can do for free
Manchester Art Gallery switched off most of their plant at night completely. They were reluctant to do this at first but technically its been fine. They also now have a strong policy of pushing back, and even refusing art and collections that demand very stringent humiditiy and temperature controls.
Lighting = update from T12 to T8. Update T8 to T5 depending on levels of use and room temp
Fan speeds should e below 80%. It’s where they’re most efficient . From 100% to 80% can be a 50% reduction in consumption.
VSD’s – cost ~£650, but will probs use £500 of elec, so payback is usually very favourable, 2 years. They can often be retrofitted.
Boilers less than 60% efficient, or more than 10 years old are almost certainly worth replacing. Boilers.org.uk
Key environmental elements of The Whitworth’s design team brief:
save energy
reduce carbon by 10%
exploring green technologies
achieving BREEAM 'Excellent‘
Gallery’s desire for a more flexible environmental approach to environmental conditions for collections also key
Gallery team closely consulted throughout, as building users, experts on environmental conditions & agents of behaviour change
- Blanket conditions should no longer apply. Instead conditions should be determined by the requirements of individual objects or groups of objects and the local climate
- Care of collections should be achieved in a way that does not assume air-conditioning or any other current solutions. Passive methods, simple technology that is easy to maintain, and lower energy solutions should be considered;
Natural and sustainable environmental controls should be explored and exploited fully;
Manchester Art Gallery did some pioneering work on re-negotiating temperature settings/parameters required for arts works. They changed BMS control parameters from a seasonal set point (+/- 5% for RH) to a deadband (35-70% RH). They will use heating, even in summer, to reduce RH if it exceeds 70% as cost of heating is less than cost of dehumidification. Also, less heating in winter to reduce reliance on humidification during cold days.
The BALTIC in Newcastle has created a specific policy document for creating a sustainable exhibition.
Travel
Engage these agents in assessing ways they can reduce their own environmental impact without compromising the safety and care of the artworks.
Where possible, using trucks rather than planes
Hiring or re-using crates
Using sea or rail freight as opposed to air
Consolidating shipments and managing the geography of exhibitions intelligently so that objects are not transported needlessly
HVAC controls: BALTIC considers what is appropriate for each exhibition and loan rather than having a standard environmental monitoring policy, to ensure requirements are not unnecessary and unsuitable
Exhibition build:
A system of re-usable wall panels has been developed in house to increase the re-cycling of materials
Where possible, exhibition layout design is developed with an eye to minimizing construction
Steel work, sheet materials and timber are re-used
Use of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood
Avoidance of harsh cleaning products and use of solvent free paints
Lighting:
The lighting control system allows for timed switching of the lighting in the galleries, as in the rest of the building. Lighting is therefore turned off when the galleries are not occupied and the building is closed to the public.
Cape Farewell's U-N-F-O-L-D exhibition has toured extensively since 2010, and features the work of over 20 artists, all of whom have visited the high arctic on one of the organisation's trademark voyages. Touring a huge body of work about climate change raises environmental issues of its own.
Artist and designer Sam Collins was aware that the exhibition needed to be transparent about it’s own impacts, and decided that the exhibition would only ever tour by ship. This reduced emissions by up to 25 times compared to air-freight.
Collins’ designed bespoke packaging crates for the artwork that were reusable, created no unnecessary waste and were designed for maximum space efficiency. Collins’ researched the origin of the timber materials used in the fabrication of the crates and this information was stamped on the crates along with their estimated carbon emissions.
The crates were fitted with a GPS device that tracked their travel miles, and this was translated into carbon emissions. Both this carbon tracking information and the timber crates were assembled as an artwork themselves, as Collins' contribution to the exhibition.
In doing so, Collins' created the context for audiences to think about and discuss the importance of understanding carbon emissions, and our impact on the environment, whilst also encountering the complex ideas - scientific, emotional and spiritual - engendered by the other artworks in the exhibition
Creating opportunities for participation in the arts and culture are of course at the heart of what museums and other cultural organisations do. This One Planet Living principle asks us to consider what impact our cultural organisations have on the wider community more broadly, how they can contribute to the development of “social capital”, and again invites us to consider possible synergies with other principles.
The arts and culture have a unique capacity to express the diversity and complexity of climate change issues in the public realm. Cultural leadership can express and amplify these perspectives, to inspire debate and action. How we do this is important – the arts tend to be good storytellers but bad campaigners, so the balance between narrative and a clear call to action is key, particularly given our aversion to being didactic. We also need strategies for audience development, to reach people not yet engaged with these issues.
Link to prezzi: https://prezi.com/uo_huylrnwcx/sustainable-environmental-control/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
Kostas Ntanos, Head of Conservation Research and Development, National Archives
Resources and useful links
Fit for The future – investing in environmentally sustainable buildings www.juliesbicycle.com/resources/fit-for-the-future-guide
Communicating with your supply chain: http://www.juliesbicycle.com/resources/communicating-with-your-supply-chain-guide
Energy procurement factsheet: http://www.juliesbicycle.com/files/Energy-Procurement-v29aug2012.pdf
FareShare: (charity working with organisations to redistribute food waste to vulnerable people): http://www.fareshare.org.uk/
Food sustainability guidelines: http://www.sustainweb.org/sustainablefood/
Greening the Office Guide: http://www.juliesbicycle.com/resources/greening-the-office-guide
Making Sense of Uncertainty http://www.senseaboutscience.org/data/files/resources/127/SAS012_MSU_ONLINE.pdf
New Rules: New Game. Communication tactics for climate change. (Futerra) http://www.futerra.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/The-New-Rules-2013-edit.pdf
Sustainable Procurement Guide: http://www.juliesbicycle.com/resources/procurement-guide
Sustainable Merchandise Guide: http://www.juliesbicycle.com/resources/sustainable-merchandise-guide
The Rules of the Game. The Principles of climate change communication (Futerra) http://www.futerra.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/RulesOfTheGame-2013-edit.pdf
Sell the Sizzle http://www.futerra.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Sellthesizzle.pdf (Futerra)
The Happy Museum is an action research project testing out the potential to re-define museums as spaces for people to be active, learn new things, look at the world differently, make friends and give something back. It proposes viewing people not as audiences but as collaborators, not as beneficiaries but citizens and stewards, seeing museums as participative institutions in which individuals are co-creators of their own space. The Happy Museum Project has commissioned 22 projects so far.
They have also commissioned London School of Economics, to create the paper shown on the slide which is looking at valuing well-being in response to cultural activities.
The following initiatives provide tailored support to the visual arts sector:
Visual Arts and Galleries Association http://www.vaga.co.uk
Museums Association - http://www.museumsassociation.org - which has a carbon footprinting section for members
Greener Museums - http://www.greenermuseums.org/ - a consultancy focusing on museums and galleries.
Sustainable Exhibitions for Museums Group – which runs a yahoo forum to share efficiencies and best practice
Museum and Art Gallery Survival Strategies: a guide for reducing operating costs and improving sustainability – http://www.renaissancenw.org.uk