These important objects reveal attitudes and approaches to sustainability and environmental awareness, including technologies for environmental monitoring and managing environmental disasters.
Environmental Science & Technology
1982-1983
Ceramic catalyst convertor matrix removed from exhaust system of a (C-registered) 1982-83 Toyota Carina motor car that had travelled 50,000 miles, unsigned, 1982-1983. The matrix was removed for testing in 1986.
1995
Domestic Sava plug, for fridges and freezers, to reduce power consumption, 1995. By Sava Watt (UK) Ltd.
2000-2002
Anti-nuclear energy badge in "Frisian". Text: 'Atoom Kreft? Ne tanke' (Nuclear Energy? No thanks!)
1970
Humidity recorder by Jules Richard Instruments(of which the drum does not rotate) with key and spare charts, 1970s.
1980-1990
"Stages of Self Perfection", wood carving symbolic of the ideas of G. I. Gurgjieff, by Professor M. W.Thring.
2006-2007
Flexible photovoltaic cell (powered by semiconducting plastic), by Riso DTU National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, University of Denmark, Roskilde, Denmark, 2006-2007.
Anti-nuclear energy badge in Basque. Text: 'Nuklearra? Ez Eskerrik asko' (Nuclear Energy? No thanks!)
sports drinking bottle containing N-halamine modified polystyrene filter
1974-1979
Reuseable buttons from textile recycling project, OXFAM, Huddersfield, 1974-1979.
Anti-nuclear energy badge, one of three, in Italian. Text: 'Energia Nucleare? No Grazie'
Toy helicopter from Manila, made from cooking oil can, 1982-1983.
Anti-nuclear energy badge in Dutch. Text: 'Atoomenergie? Nee Bedankt' (Nuclear Energy? No thanks!)
Anti-nuclear energy badge in Welsh. Text: 'Ynni Niwcliar? Dim Diolch'
Anti-nuclear energy badge, one of three, in Danish. Text: 'Atomkraft? Nej Tak'
Otter trap (No. 3)
1970-1980
EEL flame photometer registered design 866150 by Evans Electroselenium Ltd, Harlow, Essex, 1970-1980, (formerly the property of RAE).
Solar charger for two C or AA size batteries
Anti-nuclear energy badge, one of two, in French. Text: 'Nucleaire? Non Merci'
Anti-nuclear energy badge in Spanish. Text: 'Nuclear? No Gracias'
1993
Micro-sentinel Water Effluent Treatment Plant, 1993. Manufactured by E. Allman & Co. Patent applied for. Serial no.265
1988
Example of BEAFI (Better Environment Awards For Industry) trophy for 1988, made of Doulton Crystal by Royal Doulton, United Kingdom, 1988. In fitted cardboard box with velvet lining and packing.
"As Above, So Below", wood carving symbolic of the ideas of G.I.Gurgjieff, with three levels: Methane Molecule, Perfected Man, the Trinity. By Professor M. W. Thring.
1983
Example of the PATAS (Pollution Abatement Technology Award Scheme) prize for 1983, made of scrap steel by Alan Evans, of Whiteway, Gloucestershire.
1860-1865; 1979
Model, 10' x 6' (in four parts, each measuring 5' x 3'), to show an imaginary British landscape c. 1865, featuring elements of contemporary agriculture, industry and housing, and transport. Scale 1:200, maker Charley's Art, 1979, of Reading.
1979-1981
Drinking cup made from 2 or 3 stage moulding process combining new clear plastic and opaque recycled plastic, from Isambagh, India, 1979-81
bucket containing one filter of N-halamine modified polystyrene
Pair of sandals made from lorry tyres, Cuzco, 1980s
1974-1990
Silver helmet, for Duty Officer or Disposal Experts. 1974 - 1990.
Compressed polystyrene, part of a collection of samples illustrating the production and application of Durawood - wood substitute from polystyrene, 1993
1990-1996
Open University pH meter and probe, by Jenway, type 3051, for use on Environmental Science Course T237, 1990s.
Solar AA battery charger - for four batteries
1953
Fyrite gas analyser by Bacharach Industrial Instrument Company, Pittsburgh, supplied by Shandon Scientific Company, Ltd., 65 Pound Lane, London NW 10, with parts list, and cards for calculating fuel efficiency, ex London Electricity, 1953.
1965
Frisby, 1965, -British Cycling Bureau/Reclaim the Road/Friends of the Earth, 9.2cm diameter
EIL select ion meter, model 7030, by Electronic Instruments Ltd, 1970-1980, (formerly the property of RAE).
Skipping rope from recycled products, West Yorkshire, 1974-9
Anti-nuclear energy badge, one of two, in Breton. Text: 'Nukleel? Nann Trugarrez'
Anti-nuclear energy badge in "Tysk". Text: 'Atomkraft? Nein Danke' (Nuclear Energy? No thanks!)
Anti-nuclear energy badge in Polish. Text: 'Energia Atomowa? Nie Dziekuje' (Nuclear Energy? No thanks!)
1967
159 chart recorder by Hitachi Perkin-Elmer no. KO2291, dated 1967-10.
1970-1979
Sniffer meter device, model I-3, for odour tests, with carrying case, by Barnebey Cheney, Columbus, Ohio, USA, 1970-1979. Perspex instrument case, prototype?
1971-1980
Personal air quality sampler by C.F. Casella and Co. Ltd, London, 1971-1980. BAS no. 75378, serial no. 10868, was used at the Transport Research Laboratory based in Crowthorne, near Wokingham, Berkshire.
Dust-in-liquid opacity meter, used with British Standard directional dust deposit gauges, unsigned, British, 1971-1980. Used at the Transport Research Laboratory based in Crowthorne, near Wokingham, Berkshire.
Gong mallet made from recycled rubber, Indoniesia, 1979-81
'Air-Chek' personal air sampler by SKG Inc., Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, USA, 1971-1980. Model type 222-3; used at the Transport Research Laboratory based at Crowthorne, near Wokingham, Berkshire.
Maendeleo stove, ceramic liner, Keyo Women Group, Kenya, 1988 design, unused condition.
1984
CID current meter (not in working order) by CID Ltd, 1984.
c. 1902
Toothed trap, size 0, patented 1902, by S Newhouse of NY
1945-1950
Portable water level recorder clock drive, late 1940s
1930-1940
Baxendell type of clock mechanism, used for chart recorders, by Munro Ltd
1976
Inner parts of Plessey Radar MO21 current meter, 1976.
