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1. RE: Sustainability for nitrile gloves in the UK 2. Webinar Series: Researchers on Heritage Science (PTI-PAIS, CSIC) 3. Save the Date! Colloids and Art Conservation Session in Delaware this June. 4. Freezer Logger Recommendations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Anna Zwagerman Posted: Thursday December 4, 2025 6:27 AM Subject: RE: Sustainability for nitrile gloves in the UK Message: Hi Brandon, Aside from the Terracycle scheme there is a fund that collects gloves for charity in the UK, however you need to collect at least 8kg. These are their specifications: Disposable Gloves Scheme (8kg) - All brands of household disposable gloves made out of vinyl, latex, nitrile or polyethylene. - BUT NOT disposable gloves that have been used with harsh chemicals or unhygienic substances And here is the link: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/recyclingMSH> Best wishes, Anna ------------------------------ Anna Zwagerman Conservation Officer Perth United Kingdom ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 11-28-2025 05:17 From: Brandon Hamer Subject: Sustainability for nitrile gloves in the UK Hi all, We're currently looking into changing our nitrile gloves towards being more sustainable. For gloves which are synthetic, this means reducing the production of landfill waste by using gloves that are biodegradable and/or using gloves that can be recycled. As always there is an interest in keeping costs to a reasonable level. Our context: largely archaeological with some historic material. Scotland specifically, in case that makes a difference with recycling schemes. So far, based on previous posts/threads and from a little digging, I've found the following information: 1). Schemes to recycle gloves The Ansell Nitrile Glove Recycling Programme | TerraCycle UK <https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades/gloves> Recycle Disposable Gloves | Zero Waste Box™ by TerraCycle <https://shop.terracycle.com/en-GB/products/disposable-gloves-zero-waste-box?_gl=1*1s9nepb*_gcl_au*MTIyODA5ODM5OC4xNzU5NzM3MDUw*_ga*MTk5NDExMjg0OC4xNzU5NzM3MDQ4*_ga_YKZ00C3L4J*czE3NjA2MDg5MjMkbzIkZzEkdDE3NjA2MDkwMDIkajU2JGwxJGg1NjkwMzU5NDc.> The Ansell scheme requires that the institution buys the Ansell gloves and the costs of recycling appear to be included in the cost of the gloves. The second scheme, with a purchased recycling box, is similar but doesn't seem to restrict the specific gloves that are used (aside from them being vinyl, nitrile or latex). Does anyone have direct experience of using these or similar services. 2. Biodegradable nitrile gloves Unigloves Biotouch Nitrile Work Gloves 100pk - SafetyGloves.co.uk <https://www.safetygloves.co.uk/GM0082.html?msclkid=bbe2f9e2628b1f291f6991011b562d86> SHOWA 7500pf gloves - Search <https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=163&q=SHOWA+7500pf+gloves&cvid=6e19f6fddccc4e0ebc4ba36934eee29d&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhAMggIAhDpBxj8VdIBBzc4NmowajGoAgCwAgA&FORM=ANNAB1&PC=LCTS> The Biotouch gloves come with certificates for: EN 374 (Standard for Chemical Resistance Gloves) EN 455 (Standard for Medical Gloves) EN 455-1 (Freedom from Holes) << I think this might be a step up from our current gloves! EN 455-2 (Physical Properties) The Showa gloves have been noted on this forum as having desirable qualities: lack of residues, good performance in Oddy tests) and are biodegradable, thicker, and suitable for handling sensitive art/metallic surfaces. These do have an increased purchase cost, but are then biodegradable in the ground and involve no additional organisation/costs for recycling. As it's still a plastic there is a concern over what 'biodegradable' really means - are they merely breaking down into microplastics? Another concern is that these gloves will be less suitable for working with solvents - even the non-biodegradable nitrile gloves deteriorate after exposure to ethanol or acetone and perform poorly against white spirits and stronger non-polar solvents. It is noted that the biotouch gloves do have chemical resistance certificates, but how applicable these are more specifically to conservation use is not too clear. Does anyone have any further insights into these biodegradable gloves? Any other input or information is greatly appreciated. Thank you, ------------------------------ Brandon Hamer Conservator AOC Archaeology Group Edinburgh United Kingdom ------------------------------ 2.From: Teresa Palomar Posted: Thursday December 4, 2025 6:31 AM Subject: Webinar Series: Researchers on Heritage Science (PTI-PAIS, CSIC) Message: *Webinar series: Researchers on Heritage Science (PTI-PAIS, CSIC)* The Interdisciplinary Thematic Platform on Heritage Science of CSIC has uploaded to YouTube different videos from the webinar series: Researchers on Heritage Science. They can be viewed for free at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4d8DKOfUlWFgiufm0OzZ-UVgSB3XREk2 <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4d8DKOfUlWFgiufm0OzZ-UVgSB3XREk2> There is a new video each month! Next webinar: "Fundamentos para la conservación del hormigón del siglo XX" Dr. Paula Carmona (11 december 11 h GMT) Registration: https://forms.gle/UF1wY8K7bzPcsxHi9 <https://forms.gle/UF1wY8K7bzPcsxHi9> PTI-PAIS, CSIC https://pti-pais.csic.es/ <https://pti-pais.csic.es/> 3.From: Rosie Grayburn Posted: Thursday December 4, 2025 12:10 PM Subject: Save the Date! Colloids and Art Conservation Session in Delaware this June. Message: The American Chemical Society Colloid and Surface Science Symposium is thrilled to announce its 100th installment, Colloids 2026, set for June 21–24, 2026. This centennial event is being organized and hosted by the University of Delaware. There will be a special session on Tuesday, June 23rd, dedicated to innovative tools for art conservation (e.g. gels, microemulsions), which will be held at the nearby Winterthur Museum. Submissions for papers are invited on all aspects of treatment research. Further conference information, including submission guidelines, registration details, and other key deadlines, will follow soon and will be available on the conference website https://sites.udel.edu/colloids2026/ <https://sites.udel.edu/colloids2026/>. Inquiries regarding the art conservation session can be directed to the session organizers, Mina Porell ([email protected]) and Rosie Grayburn ([email protected]). We look forward to welcoming you to Colloids 2026 at the University of Delaware and Winterthur in 2026! ------------------------------ Rosie Grayburn Head of Scientific Research and Analysis Lab Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Winterthur United States ------------------------------ 4.From: Elly Stewart Davis Posted: Thursday December 4, 2025 12:10 PM Subject: Freezer Logger Recommendations Message: Hi everyone, My institution has acquired a walk in freezer for our new museum building. I am working on establishing our new freezing procedures and am in the market for a few loggers to track that objects are being held at the correct temperature for the duration of their freezing. We currently use HOBO MX1101s for our galleries and collection storage, but I am not satisfied with HOBOs options for low temperature loggers. Our freezer is capable of reaching -50F. Does anyone have any experience or recommendations for low temp loggers they would be willing to share? Thanks! ------------------------------ Elly Stewart Davis Assistant Objects Conservator Gilcrease Museum Tulsa United States ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. 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