SUSTAINABILITY IN PRACTICE - A STATEMENT FROM JO BRADFORD
“Here at Green Island Studios we are committed to greening our photographic arts processes to develop a more environmentally friendly analogue photography / darkroom practice. I am very interested in looking at the ecological footprint of my life and work. Here are some of the ways that I do this day to day, can you suggest any others?
I live and work off-grid and seek to use renewable source energy generation as often as possible, the entire premises is powered solely by solar panels and surplus energy is stored in a substantial battery array for future use. I use rechargeable batteries. I have only low-energy lighting, and always turning everything off is the norm, no standby mode for our computers at night. In the studio, darkrooms, and on-site accommodation we do not use high energy consumption devices such as tumble dryers, dishwashers, air conditioning units and electric heating systems and heavily limit the use of extractor fans and even hair dryers.
Green Island Studios is committed to researching and using eco print processing methods wherever possible. We always ask our suppliers about their own environmental policy and ask if they can use eco ink & papers for production of our products.
We prefer to source reusable materials for our work and have a policy to repair and recycle everything that can’t be reused. I also prefer to purchase second hand kit wherever possible.
We consider our material and foods miles, and try to source local and organic products where possible. The studio avoids plastics, excess packaging and disposables in favour of reusable glass and fabric options. We compost all of our organic waste.
I buy clothing from ‘pre-loved’ marketplaces, favouring linens made from organic fabrics, textiles made from recycled fabrics and cloth produced sustainably such as Tencel.
We love to Upcycle! Ask us about our innovative projects with mechanical toys, ancient cameras, orphaned lego and broken solar panels among others.
Her at Green Island Studios we love to talk about sustainability so please contact us if you wish to join the discussion”
