Embrace circular principles

Use the zero waste hierarchy and circular economy principles to guide your decision-making.

Design for circularity

Construct artworks in a manner that allows for components to be easily replaceable. Where possible, opt for mechanical joining methods over irreversible adhesives.

Bulk sourcing

Collaborate with local artist networks or studio-mates to purchase materials in bulk, reducing costs and carbon emissions.

Prioritise non-toxic practices

Minimise air and water pollution by avoiding toxic materials and processes. Explore online resources like the Greener Solvents Handbook for guidance.

Studio energy use

Your studio work likely contributes to energy emissions, whether from the use of heating and lighting, tools, or digital devices. Depending on your setup, your ability to improve energy efficiency and providers may vary, especially if you don’t own or manage the building that you work from. Use our template email to ask your studio provider about energy-related emissions and learn about available support for reducing them.

Waste in the studio

If working in a shared studio space, ask your studio providers to add recycling bins and establish a waste protocol.

I/we request that a percentage of the overall budget is dedicated to the research and funding of environmentally responsible choices regarding processes for the production of the artwork.

In June 2023 Deville Cohen, a founding member of Artists Commit presented K.I.S.S. (Kinetic Independent Solar System), the first prototype in a series of outdoor kinetic light sculptures that are powered by collected and stored solar energy.  For the creation of K.I.S.S. Deville collaborated with Kim Kraczon, a Berlin-based conservator of modern materials and contemporary art, materials specialist at Ki-culture, and advisor at GCC, to conduct a research for sustainable materials and working methods. You can read their Climate Impact Report here.