[NHCOLL-L:3899] Fwd: [OSG] FW: British Museum meeting; Going Green

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Catharine Hawks
Conservator
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Sent: 7/9/2008  5:08:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: [OSG] FW: British Museum meeting;  Going Green



 
 
Going Green; towards  sustainability in conservation 
Friday 24 April 2009, The  British  Museum, Clore Education  Centre 
Conservators and their colleagues  are responding to the need to reduce the 
environmental impact of their  professional activities. Given national and 
international commitments to  reduce carbon emissions, this also anticipates 
regulatory requirements. This  meeting aims to show examples of successful 
practical adaptation to increase  sustainability within the conservation studio as 
well as in the broader  aspects of collections care. The results of work to date 
in this area will  enable best practice in the profession to be  shared. 
Keynote speakers will include  Sarah Staniforth (Historic Properties 
Director, National Trust), Brian Hayton  (of the MA Council and assistant director 
Bradford cultural services), Nancy  Bell (Head of Conservation Research, National 
Archives,  Kew). 
Call for  papers 
We invite contributions on the  opportunities and challenges offered by a 
green future, focusing on practical  examples of how conservators and others are 
adapting working methods and  sourcing alternative materials whilst 
safeguarding the integrity of  professional practice. Does flexibility in setting 
standards in stores,  displays and loans allow lower-carbon solutions to be adopted? 
In partnership  with the developing world, how may simpler and/or local 
technological  solutions help all those who care for collections? Will present 
treatments  keep objects stable in future changed climatic conditions? Examples of 
 environmental good practice, efficient energy use, waste reduction and  
recycling are welcomed, as are accounts of how this transition can be made  
successfully. 
_http://blmcmsweb/BritishMuseum/whats_on/events_calendar/going_green.aspx_ 
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