Demonstrating Materials Sustainability in Cultural Heritage
The Crete Cultural Heritage Demo Site promotes the integration of materials sustainability into cultural heritage conservation, connecting research knowledge with practical guidance and responsible innovation.
A key resource supporting this approach is the Guide on Materials Sustainability, which brings together sustainability considerations, conservation practices and knowledge transfer to support more informed decision-making in the cultural heritage sector.
Guide on materials sustainability
The Guide provides practical and educational guidance on sustainable materials and innovation in Cultural Heritage. It brings together material sustainability, conservation and responsible innovation with technology transfer and Intellectual Property Rights protection, supporting researchers, heritage professionals, Technology Transfer Offices and other stakeholders in advancing sustainable Cultural Heritage solutions from research towards practical application and impact.