Achieving Carbon Neutral Glass

Tom worked with Dr Su Wild-River, an environmental scientist who specialises in environmental audits and carbon neutral implementation strategies, over the past 12 months to track and document the energy used, and carbon produced from blowing, packing and transporting glass art. They also investigated carbon credit programs, with a view to offsetting 150% of carbon emissions from Tom’s glass production, and found a balance of local and international programs that delivered the most environmental return while addressing ethical concerns.

Throughout Tom’s work runs a strong environmental theme, that of nature versus industry and the impact of humans upon the world. Glass art is widely understood to carry a significant carbon footprint compared with other traditional art forms, due to the high gas usage in hot glass studios, as well as the raw materials needed to produce glass. Tom took on the challenge of achieving a carbon neutral art practice during his doctoral studies.

The art produced for the Adelaide Biennial plus the work made for his PhD exhibition has been certified carbon neutral.

Please download a copy of the disclosure statement related to being certified here…