Global climate conditions demand a response by institutions that are here for the long haulmdash;as museums aremdash;to collect; preserve; and interpret in perpetuity. Environmentally friendly practices are crucial to the mission of our museums; which; as houses of preservation; are uniquely suited to modeling green behavior and sustainability. In The Green Museum; authors Sarah Brophy and Elizabeth Wylie offer a complete handbook to guide museum staff in incorporating green design into new construction and day-to-day operations. Sustainable practices can save on operating costs and even make museums attractive to new fundraising sources; as Brophy and Wylie show in case studies of museums that have already taken steps to become green. In this easy-to-read book; the authors demystify the process of going green; including detailed explanations of the basics of recycling; options for environmentally friendly exhibit design; and how to conduct energy audits. The Green Museum is full of practical information for museums of any size and a vital resource for every museum that wants to remain relevant in an increasingly green world. The Green Museum is printed with soy-based ink on recycled stock.
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