SCCA announces Clean Green Ceramics certification

Scenic City Clay Arts is the first community studio in the United States to successfully complete their Clean Green Ceramics certification. 

Clean Green Ceramics is an education, accreditation, certification and support body that assesses environmental management for ceramics artists and places where ceramics are made such as in residencies, studios, and educational institutions. As part of their certification, SCCA conducted an environmental management audit, and developed an Environmental Policy and Action Plan that responds to their specific facilities and communities.

“I am really impressed by the commitment of Scenic City Clay Arts to environmental management and building a community that is mindful of their use of resources and energy,” said Dr Wendy Gers, environmental activist and founder of Clean Green Ceramics. “They are a beacon of leadership in terms of their positive messaging and implementation of concrete measures to reduce their environmental impact.”

SCCA began their Clean Green journey in 2020 as they were also working towards opening a second studio location. “The certification process made us more aware of how environmental resources are sourced and used in an art studio, including electricity and water and our raw materials like clay and glaze,” said SCCA Executive Director, Joy Key. “We were able to identify areas where we can make an impact towards sustainability both in our studio practice and through our education platforms.”

The certification process was made possible by a generous grant from The Lyndhurst Foundation, who is known locally for supporting environmental initiatives as well as the arts.

Learn more about what the SCCA is doing to support their environmental commitment online at sceniccityclayarts.org/sustainability. You can learn more about Clean Green Ceramics on their website: www.cleangreenceramics.com.