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.

I’ve just finished facilitating Carbon Literacy for Libraries @britishlibrary.bsky.social A great day with a fantastic bunch of people.

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...

I’m sorting out my studio and I have a number of books for sale. Here are two you might like. Message me if you’re interested.

April is Earth Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to protect our planet. Visiting us this spring? Getty is offering a variety of programs including nature-inspired art tours, poetry, mindfulness, screenings, and more! Join in on the celebrations ➡️ 🌎 gty.art/earthmonth

Head to the AIC’s YouTube channel to watch the recent webinar hosted with the AIC Sustainability Committee and Icon Sustainability Group about AI and Conservation. youtu.be/sAkvgQPT-cU?... #Sustainability #Conservation #AI #Heritage

A great day spent delivering training at the National Gallery, with a great view.

There are officially 1000 unique Carbon Literacy courses being delivered globally - and I'm proud to have created Carbon Literacy for Conservation and Collections Care, and co-created Carbon Literacy for Archives, Records and Special Collections with The National Archives.

Join me for a Carbon Literacy Focus session on advocacy. Thursday 26 March (10 –11.30 GMT). Online. Free We will explore how you can advocate for carbon reduction in your organisation and connect with carbon literate and sector peers. 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carbon-lit...

#freebiefriday Would you like a clean safe break 1.5l bottle for chemical storage? Message me if you do.

I’m proud to have contributed to the first 150,000 citizens certified as Carbon Literate! I’ve trained 857 people across the heritage sector in Carbon Literacy throughout the UK and internationally. Contact me for Carbon Literacy training and become certified Carbon Literate! #150kCarbonLiterate

#freebiefriday Lightweight snake weights. Ideal for delicate and fragile items. Weights are 133, 60 and 23 cms in length. Ping me if you’d like them.

We are really proud of Icon Sustainability Group’s Chair @lfcp.bsky.social who has been awarded the Conservation Award for Environmental Sustainability at the Institute of Conservation Winter Reception! Well done Lorraine! 👏 #Conservator #Sustainability

What a great piece... www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/2563050...

#COP30 Art & Justice: Art and museums are crucial for driving conversation. The Museum of the Home in London has issued a Climate Action Manifesto to integrate climate issues into all public programming, connecting the global crisis directly to the intimate concept of 'home.'

I’m really pleased to have been awarded the Conservation Award for Environmental Sustainability in Conservation.

A great new resource from @englishheritage for understanding climate risk and adaptation in heritage, and to increase collaboration in these areas. Check out: www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/conser...

#freebiefriday 50 polyester album pages with 12 pockets per page from CxD. Message me if you’d like them.

(1/2) Please join us for the Sustainable Labs Group meeting! 6th August, 8:00am PST, 11:00am EST and 4:00pm BST zoom.us/j/98781852105 Dr. Mariana Di Giacomo, natural history conservator, will be discussing bringing nature into the lab in the form of natural history and its conservation...

#freebiefriday A free box of finger cots. Message me if you’d like them.

Free smoke sponges! Three sponges, 15x7x2cms. Message me if you’d like them. #freebiefriday

Stuck for ideas on what sustainability actions you could take? Check out the @araen.bsky.social case studies from archives that have taken action... including mine 😁

#freebiefriday Would you like paper for leafcasting. 23 sheets, mostly A5 in size. Message me if you’d like them.

#freebiefriday Today you can grab a roll of bondina. Width = 1m. Length unknown, but it looks as if there’s at least 10m. Ping me if you’d like it.

I am delighted to share with you the recording of Sustainability in Conservation held on the 15th April at The Courtauld. youtu.be/A6UKecSk_yo

Recommended read: @coveringclimatenow.org has launched “the 89% project”, a global media collaboration based on the idea that there is a “silent majority” of people around the world who want climate action.

#freebiefriday is here again. If you’d like a free roll of release fabric, 1000mm x 200m, message me.

In celebration of #EarthDay, we are highlighting the importance of positive environmental practices within the conservation profession. www.icon.org.uk/resource/sus...

On #earthday celebrate all things dull and ugly as well as all things bright and beautiful. Everything is important.

Free webinar from GoGreen examining how collaboration has helped shaped innovative course modules focused on green education in conservation. April 24th 2025 at 15.00 BST, 16:00 CEST, 10:00 EDT. To register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#freebiefriday This week it’s a roll of @preservatione.bsky.social repair tissue. Made from Abaca hemp. 927mm x18M. Message me if you’d like it.

#freebiefriday This week it’s 23 sheets of Kozo Shi. 880 x 650 mm. Message me if you’d like some or all.

Take a look at these 4 exciting online sessions, starting next week, 27th March 2025. The 1st session is on ‘Green Terms & Tools’, presented by our Chair, @lfcp.bsky.social connectingtocollections.org/sustainabili...

#freebiefriday 29 sheets of 100%cotton museum mountboard from Conservation by Design. Various sizes. Max length = 850mm. 3mm thick. Message me to collect.

#freebiefriday This week it’s a variety of erasers. Included are an Arcare white plastic eraser, PEL Rubgum eraser, an Akapad Classic Sponge, draft cleaning powder and a foam eraser. Let me know if you’d like them.

#freebiefriday Whatman filter papers, 18.5 cm and 100cm and pH papers.

#freebiefriday This week it’s millboard. 17 boards of various sizes. All 3mm thick. Message me if you’d like them.

Yippee!! Finally! A place on the High street to recycle empty blister packs.

#freebiefriday Message me if you’d like these for your studio.

I'm rationalising my studio. Check here every Friday (starting tomorrow) for #FreebieFriday and stock up your studio for free.

Free, online talk by the Natural History Museum on the behind-the-scenes thinking about the 'Our Broken Planet' gallery content, & a sneak-peek into the objects, stories, and sustainable build. To book: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b17f06...

Lovely to be out in my travels to spread sustainability.

Join me for Sustainability in Museums. An introductory workshop for museums in the early stages of engaging with climate action and sustainability. Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th Jan, 10 to midday GMT. For further information and to book: www.mdmidlands.org.uk/events/susta...

Sending my best wishes to all my friends at the #GettyCenter and in LA. Thinking of you all and everyone affected. Stay safe.

Find insights and the Conference Report from ICCROM's Net Zero Conference online here: www.iccrom.org/news/global-... #Climate #Heritage #Conservator #Conservation #Sustainability #NetZero

She is Sustainable, Turning the Page to Net Zero. The opportunity for relaxed, meaningful conversations with other women working in or aspiring to join the sustainability field. The British Library, Thursday 23rd January, 4.15pm. Cost £5.00. Information & book: www.ticketsource.co.uk/she-is-susta...

Happy New Year to our followers here on Bluesky! Find out more about Icon Sustainability Group here: www.icon.org.uk/groups-and-n... #Sustainability #Conservation #Conservator

I am delighted to announce that, in part due to my work in sustainability, I am one of the inspiring and amazing #iAlso100. The #iAlso100 campaign highlights, champions and celebrates 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs from across the UK. 🔗https://f-entrepreneur.com/ialso-100-2025/

It's giving season, and we’re giving away free art! Specifically, 88,000 downloadable artworks available for free for any purpose you’d like under Creative Commons Zero (CC0). How to access:

Looking for ways of reducing waste, particularly plastics or #packaging. Our eco-wrap #roll wrappers, devised by PEL, don't adhere to the surface of our materials. The part of the roll that could have otherwise been damaged by packing tapes is in good condition & OK for use