Creatives to the Rescue

28/03/2020

An interesting article discussing Tate's declaration of a climate emergency. It discusses some of the changes the organisation has already made but highlights that there is still a lot left to do ☀️

https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/tate-climate-emergency-sustainability-costs-1202679505/

“We have to be a trusted role model,” Tate Modern director Frances Morris said.

27/03/2020

Simple tips you can implement to make your everyday life more sustainable:
🧼Do less laundry and buy more earth-friendly products. Laundry is harmful not only because of the water and energy needed to wash the clothes but also because of the chemicals in detergents and the microplastics released by certain synthetic materials.

🍏Use your own produce bags instead of taking disposable bags every time you buy fruit and veg.

🥛Bring your own cup to events if possible, it means you won’t need to use disposable plastic cups! (Thanks Gabija and Sam for the tip!)

👚Buy second hand :) There are so many places to find pre-loved items: Charity shops, Facebook Marketplace, E-bay etc...

27/03/2020

Our third episode is out now! We chatted to Gabija and Sam about their sustainable event planning work for the dance festival Jumping at the Seaside. If you want tips about making events and festivals more sustainable or if you're interested in how approaches to sustainability vary from country to country, this episode is for you 😊
Click here to listen ➡️ https://bit.ly/2Ukg9Uj

26/03/2020

For our third episode we spoke to Gabija Zakarauskaite and Sam Holt. Gabija is an architect who specialises in sustainable development and low-impact living. Sam is a structural engineer, event organiser and a Dj; together they have been organising the JATS Jumpin' At The Seaside Festival since 2015. Based in Brighton, it is a swing dance event with a clear sustainable agenda. Coming soon!

26/03/2020

Greengrowth vs Degrowth
Both perspectives agree that the current model for growth which involves an ever-increasing consumption of natural resources is not the way to go, however their respective solutions are very different.

Greengrowthists believe that through innovations and regulations we can reach a system in which our economic growth is based on a sustainable, 'green' use of resources.

Degrowthists, however, think that economic growth and environmental protection are incompatible and that in order to preserve the planet we need to stop growing and even shrink the size of our economy.

This is an extremely complex topic, but one that is interesting to think about.
You can find more information here: https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/green-growth-vs-degrowth-beyond-a-sterile-debate/

25/03/2020

Explore Now!topia - an online exhibition in which artists envision alternative and positive futures for Planet Earth 🌎 New artworks will be posted everyday until Friday check the website regularly!

NOW!topia was about to be an exhibition hosted by Kaleido in Maastricht. Due to Corona, we changed plans: Welcome to our online exhibition!

25/03/2020

Episode #2 is here! 🎉 In our episode with Branko Popovic we discuss Fashionclash's view on sustainability, how can the fashion industry adapt to the climate crisis and how we, as individuals, can make new, sustainable, fashion choices.
Here it is ➡️ https://bit.ly/2Ugyp0X

24/03/2020

There is a wealth of documentaries on the climate crisis so we've decided to make a small selection of films that cover a variety of topics: from fashion to animal farming, as well as the impact human actions are having on both the earth and our waters. These films will definitely make you think about what is happening to our world 🌎

24/03/2020

Circular Economy: From the line to the circle: how can changing the economy can help with the environment?
The current lineal economy is based on the manufacture, use and then disposal, leading to a massive waste accumulation, intensive energy use and extraction of raw materials. Circular economy however is based on reduction, recycling and reuse. By using biodegradable materials environmental damage is eliminated and the rest of non-degradable materials can be recycled and given a new role.
Learn more about circular economy here:
https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy/concept
https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-economy/7-key-elements

📷Second Image from: The European Parliament

23/03/2020

Our second guest is Branko Popovic, a co-founder of Fashionclash, a Maastricht-based innovative & interdisciplinary showcase platform for fashion and a worldwide network of emerging designers and artists. Fashionclash encourages young designers with a focus on sustainability through their “Fashion Makes Sense Award” and “Taskforce Fashion”. The next episode will be coming soon... ☺️

23/03/2020

Space&Matter have worked on a number of projects. Here are just a few of them!

1. Urban Farmers: Located in the Hague, this is Europe's largest rooftop farm, it produces fish and veggies on the 7th floor.
2. De Ceuvel: A sustainable creative district built from reclaimed houseboats in Amsterdam Noord.
3. Schoonschip: Consisting of 46 floating households, it pushes the current boundaries of sustainability, community governance and urban development.

The descriptions are from the studio's website, explore more projects here: http://www.spaceandmatter.nl/projects

22/03/2020

Our first episode is here!! 🎉 We interviewed Sascha Glasl, one of Space&Matter's co-founder. We tackled architecture and sustainability, the progress that has already been made and some the key issues that still have to be tackled. Check it out here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3biyuqG

22/03/2020

The first guest that we are welcoming onto our podcast is Sascha Glasl, one of the co-founders of Space&Matter, an Amsterdam based architecture studio. Their vision is more than simply designing buildings, but to help with creating a better built environment and foster a cohesive society. Their work is focused on the contribution to financial, social and environmental improvements. They have created projects like De Ceuvel, Sweets hotel (recently awarded the FRAME award) and Schoonschip.

Learn more about them on their website: http://www.spaceandmatter.nl/

21/03/2020

A number of international and national organisations have recognised that while the creative industries may have the power to generate change, the first step is for change to happen within the sector. For example, Arts Council England has created an Environmental Programme. There are reports and resources for helping organisations become more sustainable 🌿

https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/resilience-and-sustainability/environmental-programme

20/03/2020

Our trailer episode is out now! Go have a listen! 🎧
Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/creatives-to-the-rescue

19/03/2020

'Climate crisis' or 'climate change'? The terms are similar, but climate change does note highlight the urgency of the situation. The term 'climate crisis' acknowledges the fact that the changes we are experiencing in our world - melting of ice sheets, the loss of biodiversity and a rise in the global average temperature - will soon be irreversible unless we drastically transform the way we use the planet's resources.

18/03/2020

Greenwashing means providing misleading information about how environmentally sound an organization and/or its products really are. Greenwashing is an attempt by companies to capitalise on the increasing demand for 'green' and 'sustainable' products.

That's why its important to look critically at the claims companies make regarding their sustainability 🧐

17/03/2020

We are hard at work editing our trailer! We'll be sharing it very soon!

15/03/2020

A few days ago we recorded our first episode 🎉 We’re excited to share it with you soon 🤗

14/03/2020

And lastly team member #4 😊

Vinciane is French and British. She studied History of Art before working in Paris for an online art marketplace. Vinciane is currently studying towards a masters in Arts and Heritage at Maastricht University. She is interested in cultural policy and the contributions museums and visual artists can make to help combat the climate crisis.
Tips for living more sustainably: Buy second hand clothing (you can find so much in charity shops!), Make collages with old papers/magazines that you have lying around ✂️ Spread awareness but don’t pass judgement on others - criticising people doesn’t encourage change 🤝

13/03/2020

Here is part 3 of the team 👋
Franco is a cultural manager from Salerno, Italy. His main field of work are creative models for urban context, film industry, music industry. He is the owner and editor in chief of an Italian online journal focused on culture, called Scene Contemporanee (www.scenecontemporanee.it). He is also a consultant for festivals and organisations who work with culture.

How can you be more sustainable?Information is key, Insert some routines in your daily life (composting, for example) and spread awareness!

13/03/2020

Meet the team! 2/4 ☺️

Danae comes from Thessaloniki, Greece. Having finished her studies as an Archaeologist, she decided to focus on the interaction between sustainability and the arts, which brought her to Maastricht as a MA in Arts and Heritage.
She is interested in the creation of sustainable cities and communicating climate crisis through art.
If you ask her how you can start being more friendly to the environment she will reply: Bring your own thermos, always carry a tote bag with you, start composting, do you really need the plastic packaging? Food markets are much more fun 🥳

12/03/2020

Meet the team! 👋 1/4

Francesca grew up close to Milan, Italy. She has a degree in Communication Design and she is now a master student in Arts and Heritage. She is passionate about cultural policy, post-growth economy and finding creative solutions to the climate crisis.
Fun fact: she loves donkeys! She has adopted one, Alin.

To live more sustainably she thinks it is smart to: eat more plant-based food, fly less, spread awareness about the climate crisis, always with love and kindness ☺️