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waste/pollution management (red list); sustainable procurement; energy management and use of other natural resources; | waste/pollution management (red list); sustainable procurement; energy management and use of other natural resources; | ||
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| + | Use materials produced locally(responsible sourcing) | ||
| + | Reduce or eliminate waste during design, construction, and operation. Reuse/salvage materials | ||
| + | Avoid the use of materials that are toxic or harmful | ||
See also [[recycling]]. | See also [[recycling]]. | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 12:31, 3 November 2023
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Description
Materials that are considered optimal for people, objects, and the environment. The careful selection, use and disposal of materials used daily has both a direct as well as a broad impact on our lives and world.
waste/pollution management (red list); sustainable procurement; energy management and use of other natural resources;
Use materials produced locally(responsible sourcing) Reduce or eliminate waste during design, construction, and operation. Reuse/salvage materials Avoid the use of materials that are toxic or harmful See also Recycling.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Sustainability; Green materials
Risks
Resources and Citations
- Cambridge Seven: Sustainable Exhibition Design & Construction Toolkit
- Life Cycle Assessment Project - Wiki at www.conservation-wiki.com. Accessed Nov. 2023.
- "STiCH" at stich.culturalheritage.org. Accessed Nov. 2023.
- "Simple sustainability practices in Conservation – What can you do?". Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material. Link
- Megan de Silva, Jane Henderson,"Sustainability in conservation practice". Journal of the Institute of Conservation. 34 (1): 5–15, 2011.