We recognise the need to safe, secure packaging for all artworks – but we also know that the art world is not the most sustainable by nature, and we have a responsibility to reduce environmental impact.
The single-use culture and use of unrecyclable materials means that globally, an estimated 60% to 80% of traditional art packaging becomes waste immediately after its first use. As a result, packaging is one of the first areas we’re focusing on as we implement our Circular Economy Framework, helping us turn circular principles into practical action.
Through our partnership with Westmount Packaging, we’re able to source specialised, protective and sustainable materials for our packaging. And in this video, Olivia Sheridan, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Crown Worldwide Group UKI, delves into some of the specifics.