effect of collection on the environment
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EFFECT OF COLLECTIONS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Mona Lisa: An Iconic Object
HOW DO COLLECTIONS AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT?
Visiting Collections
One Person
Visiting Collections
One Person
Visiting Collections
6 million people?
Carbon Footprint
Carbon Offset
the total set of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, event or product
compensation for the emissions produced by funding equivalent carbon dioxide saving
1 tonne CO2
Travelling Exhibits
14 trees
Travelling Exhibits
14 trees
Travelling Exhibits
66 trees
Travelling Exhibits
66 trees
Energy Costs
9000 tonnes CO2
Reason for this High Energy Cost?
Energy Costs
9000 tonnes CO2
50,000 trees!
Environmental costs of preservation
SHOULD CULTURAL HERITAGE CARE?
Yes!
WHY SHOULD IT CARE?
HOW DOES IT CARE?
Energy Costs
Research
Sponsoring Research on
Environmental Impacts of Collections
Strategic Plans
British Museum – Measures of Success