Greener Museums and Galleries

Tameside Museums and Galleries Service is committed to embedding green practices into all the work that it undertakes and commissions. Here are a few examples of some of the actions we have taken so far:

• Dramatically reduced printing volumes by making increasing amounts of material available on-line.
• Ensuring we recycle as much plastic, paper and other recyclable materials as possible across our sites.
• Confirming all portable appliances; kettles, are as energy efficient as possible.
• Ensuring lights and all electrical appliances are turned-off in rooms that are not in-use.
• ‘Green’ labels introduced at Portland Basin that compliment displays highlighting environmental issues.
• Used exhibitions programme to promote a great public awareness of green issues.

Further Reading:

If you would like to know more about green practices here are some useful websites to look at:

• The Happy Museum 
• Museum Development North West