ENVIRONMENTAL COMPENSATION FOR GREENHOUSE GASES
Currently SUSTAINABILITY actions demonstrate the responsibility of managements committed to the international paradigms set out in the social, cultural, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. The needs of the present must be fulfilled, but without compromising the needs of future generations.
Still under the understanding the Sustainable Development Goals – SDG prepared by the United Nations – UN for the 2030 Agenda should inspire and permeate the museum-community relationship and be part of the actions and guidelines of museums at present, Casa de Portinari Museum has sought to contribute to the desired changes for society.
Thus, from this perspective, Green Museum Project was born in 2011, which reflects the concern and engagement of Casa de Portinari Museum with social and environmental issues and has been improving over the years.
A little more about the project:
PLANTING SEEDLINGS
Contributing more extensively to the growth of green areas, which plays an important role in reducing the greenhouse effect, conserving water and improving the environmental balance, Casa de Portinari Museum carries out tree planting in the urban area or in the riverside areas of Brodowski city.
Environmental compensation for greenhouse gases is important and can be initiated, as outlined above, by preparing an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions, calculating the amount of trees to be planted and systemic emission reduction measures.
CARBON FREE SEAL
In 2019, the project joined the Carbon Free seal, which was developed by Iniciativa Verde (Green Initiative) NGO so that greenhouse gas emissions from any human activity are compensated.
This happens because human activities such as manufacturing, building and events emit directly or indirectly a quantity of gases which can worsen global warming.
This type of project is also known as “Carbon Offsetting and Carbon Neutralization”. Green Museum has participated in this program and has received the Carbon Free seal along with a certificate that mentions the number of planted trees and the amount of offset greenhouse gases.
2013
The planting of fifty-one (51) seedlings was carried out in partnership with Ecológica Vida Verde Association. The agronomist in charge of the City Hall defined the species as well as the place of planting. Jatobás, paineiras, avocados, pitangas (red Brazilian berry), cajamangas, among other native species were placed in the area near the hospital unit of the city.
2015
In partnership with Brodowski City Hall, planting holes digging was carried out to plant seedlings in an industrial area of the city that was originally composed only of grass, with no tree species there. Ninety-four (94) tree species were planted as indicated in the 2014 pollutant emission inventory. The seedlings were donated by Ecológica Vida Verde Association and were designated by the agronomist in charge of the City Hall.
2016
With the participation of students of the seventh year (elementary school) of EMEF Professora Nair Duarte do Páteo Franzoni School, in a green area with approximately 2,800 square meters in Jardim Sá Pinto neighborhood. The City Hall employees prepared the area for planting and provided support after the students planted eighty-five (85) seedlings species.
2017
One hundred twenty-six (126) tree species were planted in Jardim das Oliveiras neighborhood, in partnership with the City Hall that prepared the area to receive the new seedlings and with Ecológica Vida Verde Association, in an area of approximately 3,200 square meters indicated by the agronomist responsible in the city hall.
2018
By joining the Carbon Free seal, developed by Iniciativa Verde (Green Initiative) NGO, one hundred thirty-three (133) trees were planted in Serra da Mantiqueira in an area that belongs to the city of Paraisópolis/MG. The initiative is entirely based on the reforestation of native forest of the Mata Atlântica biome by the partnership between Carbon Free Program and Mantiqueira Preserver Plan. The project aims to foster nature-based solutions (NbS) from the development of natural infrastructure in degraded areas.
MORE SUSTAINABILITY
SEEDLINGS NURSERY
In order to increase the sustainability and self-management of the garden beds of Casa de Portinari Museum, a seedlings nursery of various species belonging to the garden is cultivated, especially the rose bushes.
Each species is identified with a small plate next to the plant that corresponds to its matrix and the flowerbed from which it was taken. The museum also has a survey that includes information on the characteristics of each species cultivated in the gardens.
Another goal of the seedling production is to promote the “Cultivate Portinari” project (“Cultive Portinari”), through the sale of rose bushes and the “Nonna’s Aromas and Spices” project (“Aromas e Temperos da Nonna”) both with the proposal of obtaining financial resources that can be use in educational and cultural actions of the institution.
COMPOSTING PROJECT
The composting project was dimensioned in accordance with the specific characteristics of Casa de Portinari Museum – Composting of Tree Leaves and Garden Waste.
Leaves waste from trees and from garden pruning are considered potential products when they are reused. These residues have a slow decomposition if not subjected to a composting process. This process not only accelerates the decomposition of the waste, but also provides an organic compost as a final product that can be applied to the soil, providing benefits. Therefore, the project was implemented to envisage the use of the substrate obtained in the museum garden, benefiting the development and maintenance of green areas.
We want to ensure that more and more green areas are created everywhere. This is why the Green Museum has carried out all these actions, as we hope to ensure a better world for future generations, as well as more awareness of the need for environmental preservation and good use of natural resources by society.
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