Icon SG member, Alex, has shared this handy tip: “I’ve filled old gloves I’ve finished using with sand to make an extra pair of hands to hold things down or grip small items” 🧤 📑 If you have a tip to share, let us know! ⭐️ #Conservator #Sustainability #NitrileGloves #Conservation #Heritage

We’re always looking to share sustainability tips with fellow conservators and colleagues in the heritage sector. Please send us any tips & tricks you use to be more sustainable at work! #Heritage #Conservator #Sustainability #Climate #Environment #Conservation

Conserv are hosting a webinar on 2 August 2026: ‘Energy Efficiency in Museum Environments' www.linkedin.com/posts/teamco... #Heritage #Conservation #Environment

We're delighted to announce that we will be hosting a webinar with the team behind the IMLS-Funded Min/Max Project! If you aren't familiar with the tool, it's an excellent starting point t...

We're delighted to announce that we will be hosting a webinar with the team behind the IMLS-Funded Min/Max Project! If you aren't familiar with the tool, it's an excellent starting point to assess pot...

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Open Access Paper: doi.org/10.1080/0039... #Heritage #Climate #Sustainability #Conservator

Defining Green in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

By applying a systematic methodology with collaborative stakeholder engagement, the concept of ‘green’ is defined and contextualized within the field of cultural heritage conservation. The approach...

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Have you got a sustainability tip or trick you use in the lab? We’d love to know about it! Get in touch with us via email or message and let us know. #Sustainability #Tips #Conservation #Heritage

🌍 Sustainability job opportunity: The National Archives are looking for a Sustainability Data Analyst. 2 year fixed term appointment. Closing date: 19th July 2026. nationalarchives.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/... #Sustainability #DataAnalyst #Job #Heritage #Archives

Here’s a handy toolkit with tips on how to handle the heat in the UK: www.heatwavetoolkit.com/solutions #ClimateChange #Heatwave #Sustainability

Solutions — Heatwave Toolkit - Solutions for a UK Heat Emergency

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Don’t forget to say “hello” to Dr Helen Wilson at #Icon26 Conference today! We’d love to hear from you so please do get in touch with thoughts and ideas on themes for events & more! #Heritage #Conservator #Sustainability #Conservation

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If you’re going to the Icon26 Conference this month, make sure to say hello to Dr Helen Wilson ACR. We’d love some feedback about our events and any ideas for future events (or resources, or anything else) you’d like us to host. #Icon26Conference #Sustainability www.icon.org.uk/events/icon-...

The Garden Museum is hosting a talk on 20th October 2026 at 18:30-19:30. More info & booking here: www.gardenmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/gar... #Museum #ClimateChange

Garden/Art/Garden | Art and Climate Change - Garden Museum

What role does the garden play in the way artists...

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If you’re going to the Icon26 Conference this month, make sure to say hello to Dr Helen Wilson ACR. We’d love some feedback about our events and any ideas for future events (or resources, or anything else) you’d like us to host. #Icon26Conference #Sustainability www.icon.org.uk/events/icon-...

It’s #GreatBigGreenWeek from 6-14 June 2026. Why not explore our resources to find ideas for actions you can take to make your practice more sustainable? www.icon.org.uk/groups-and-n... #Conservator #Conservation #Sustainability

Whilst at The British Library I photographed an example of their sustainability action. In #greatbiggreenweek it’s good to remember sharing actions is important. It normalises sustainability and motivates others to act.

We’re looking forward to the #Icon26 Conference in Edinburgh later this month! There are a range of presentations including topics on sustainability in conservation. See the programme here: www.icon.org.uk/events/icon-... #Conservation #Heritage #Sustainability

Conference Programme

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Explore some of Historic England’s decarbonisation case studies here: historicengland.org.uk/advice/clima... #Heritage #Sustainability #Decarbonisation

Decarbonisation Plan Case Studies | Historic England

Three example Decarbonisation Plans show how historic buildings can cut carbon, work towards net zero, and preserve their heritage.

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You can explore temperature changes in your local area at: showyourstripes.info #ClimateChange #Heatwave #Temperature

Thank you to everyone who joined our online social this afternoon! #SustainabilitySocial #Conservator #Heritage #Conservation

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Alt: Colorful Neon Thank You Sign

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Join us tomorrow (20 May) at 16:00 for our next online sustainability social. We’ll be discussing HVAC shutdown, more details here: www.icon.org.uk/events/hvac-... #Museum #Conservator #HVAC #Sustainability

HVAC Shutdown - Can we work with the environment rather than against it?

Do we rely too much on HVAC systems, or are they more critical than ever?

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Interested in seeing how temperatures have changed in your area? Explore #ShowYourStripes to see how the climate has changed on a local, national and international scale: showyourstripes.info

Don’t miss the next # Sustainable Labs Chat 18 May 2026 8:00PT/11:00ET/16:00BST Hosted by AIC Sustainability Committee & Icon SG Special guest Richard Piacentini from Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens will be talking about the Climate Toolkit, followed by open forum discussion.

💚 Join us for our next online Sustainability Social 💚 20th May 2026 16:00-17:00 GMT This time we’re discussing “HVAC Shutdowns” with the big question being, do we rely too much on HVAC systems, or are they more critical than ever? www.icon.org.uk/events/hvac-... #Sustainability #HVAC

Young scientists in Green Conservation Online Workshop: 28 May 2026 Workshop programme details: scimethods2026.sciencesconf.org/resource/pag...

Spread the word! There is now a climate & heritage feed. Tag with #climateheritage for all things related to climate change impacts on tangible & intangible cultural heritage & what to do about it. 🏺🧪🗃️🌎 bsky.app/profile/did:...

Opportunity to join the Museums Association Climate Justice Steering Group: www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/mu... Apply by 11:59pm on 31 May 2026 #ClimateAction #Heritage #Sustainability

Opportunity | Join our Museums for Climate Justice Steering Group - Museums Association

Are you passionate about museums tackling the climate crisis? Do you have expertise to help them to be bold and champion change?

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Join our next online Sustainability Social on 20 May 2026, 16:00-17:00 BST. This time we’re discussing "HVAC Shutdowns" with the big question being, do we rely too much on HVAC systems, or are they more critical than ever? More info & to register: www.icon.org.uk/events/hvac-... #HVAC #Heritage

HVAC Shutdown - Can we work with the environment rather than against it?

Do we rely too much on HVAC systems, or are they more critical than ever?

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Icon26 Conference ☀️ Day 2, 25th June 2026 Sustainable Preventive Conservation: damage functions for collection care and the GoGreen Project Presented by Cathryn Harvey, Conservation Science Fellow, English Heritage Explore the full #Icon26 conference programme: www.icon.org.uk/events/icon-...

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The Courtauld are accepting expressions of interest to attend the GoGreen Academy, a new professional workshop on sustainability in conservation. courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/gog... #Conservation #Sustainability #Heritage

Advancing Green Education in Conservation

GOGREEN is delighted to announce a two-day workshop in London dedicated to advancing green education in conservation. GOGREEN is an EU-funded project developing sustainable, preventive, and remedial c...

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Climate Heritage Network & International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions are hosting a webinar: Transforming Libraries from Quiet Repositories of Books into Active Climate Futures Lab 30 April 2026, 13:00 BST Full details & registration: www.climateheritage.org/press/webina...

Webinar: Transforming Libraries from Quiet Repositories of Books into Active Climate Futures Labs — Climate Heritage Network

Explore how libraries can move beyond their traditional role as information repositories to become active spaces for climate learning, experimentation, and community engagement with the Climate Herita...

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⭐️ Happy Earth Day! 🌍 Today is a great opportunity to explore sustainable actions that you can use at work and at home. The Earth Day website and the Icon SG Resources webpage are full of ideas, information and resources for you to use and share! #EarthDay #Heritage #Conservation

Earth Day 2026 is this Wednesday, 22nd April. Need some inspiration for actions or activities? The Earth Day website has lots of events and resources: www.earthday.org/earth-day-20... #EarthDay

Earth Day 2026 | Theme, Activities, Events & Resources

The theme for Earth Day 2026 is Our Power, Our Planet. Find out how to get involved now and on Earth Day, April 22, 2026.

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An interesting article: Noninvasive Monitoring of Polycarbonate Mechanochemical Properties under Broad-Band Photodegradation Read here: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

Noninvasive Monitoring of Polycarbonate Mechanochemical Properties under Broad-Band Photodegradation

A noninvasive vibrational spectroscopy approach is proposed to monitor the conservation state of historical polycarbonate (PC) design and heritage objects, with the aim of identifying early signs of d...

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