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In 2018 , the United States landfilled over 146 million tons of waste which included almost 60 million tons of plastics, glass, metal, and paper. Compare this to the 69 million tons of material that was recycled in that same year. When it comes to the well known phrase 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle', many of us only think of recycling but it's clearly not the answer to our waste problem. Accessible recy...

"'I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do.' - Jana Stanfield." The climate crisis is impacting the entire globe and it's through collective action that we can create lasting momentum towards mitigating our negative impact. But where does one get started? Caitlin Southwick joins Roxy for a conversation about her experience searching for, and eve...

Annabelle Hornung, director of Nuremberg's Museum of Communication, speaks with Roxy about her experience inviting climate activists into museum spaces to communicate about the climate crisis in an unobtrusive way: without any glue or paint. She showcases the process, challenges, and successes of these kinds of partnerships and gives some recommendations for other institutions who also want to joi...

Objects conservator, Netanya Schiff, speaks about their experience with Repair Cafes in the UK and how they came about. Listeners will learn the basics about what is needed to start a Repair Cafe, the impact it has on our local communities, and how it can help conservators increase visibility of our field with the public to expand our skills and services.

Roxy speaks with Bianca Garcia, from the Balboa Art Conservation Center in San Diego, California, about the changing landscape of the art conservation field towards engaging more directly with local communities and their heritage.

ICON accredited conservator, Lorraine Finch, talks about her newest book, "No Cost, Low Cost Tips for Sustainability in Cultural Heritage" and de-bunks the many reasons why sustainability is perceived as more expensive than current practices giving listeners great starting points to consider in their own practice.

We hope you will listen along as we learn more about how caring for the planet allows us to better care for cultural heritage. Subscribe now in your podcast app so you will never miss an episode! New episodes published monthly.