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GREEN BURIAL [5 records]

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Record 1 2021-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Deterioration of Metals
  • Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
  • Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
CONT

Bronze disease is the irreversible and nearly inexorable corrosion process occurring when chlorides come into contact with bronze or other copper-bearing alloys. It occurs as a dark green or a lighter fuzzy green coating on copper, bronze, and other copper-bearing alloys generally due either to contamination by salt water or after burial in dirt(as chloride salts are generally present in soil to some degree). If not treated, complete destruction of the affected artefact is possible. Transfer of chlorides from the contaminated artefact to other artefacts can spread the condition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Altération des métaux
  • Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
  • Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
DEF

Corrosion des bronzes [et des alliages du cuivre] qui se manifeste par la formation de petits dépôts poudreux vert pâle causée par la présence des chlorures.

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Funeral Services
  • Environment
CONT

A green funeral incorporates environmentally-friendly options [such as :] no embalming or embalming with formaldehyde-free products; the use of sustainable biodegradable clothing, shroud or casket; using recycled paper products, locally-grown organic flowers, organic food; carpooling; arranging a small memorial gathering in a natural setting; natural or green burial.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes funèbres
  • Environnement
CONT

L’objectif des funérailles écologiques consiste à limiter au maximum les impacts des obsèques sur l’environnement. Les anciens cercueils de luxe en bois massif sont alors proscrits pour céder leur place à des modèles biodégradables.

OBS

Dans le contexte écologique, qui se veut économique et sobre, on emploie indifféremment les termes «obsèques» et «funérailles».

OBS

obsèques vertes; obsèques écologiques; éco-obsèques; funérailles vertes; funérailles écologiques; éco-funérailles : termes inusités au singulier.

Spanish

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Record 3 2015-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Funeral Services
  • Environment
CONT

Green burial involves burial without embalming, in a container or shroud that is biodegradable and doesn’t include toxic materials. Green burial uses less energy and produces less waste than conventional burial.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes funèbres
  • Environnement
DEF

Inhumation d'un corps sans préservation chimique dans un conteneur simple afin de préserver la terre.

Spanish

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Record 4 2015-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Funeral Services
  • Environment
CONT

Green casket options-There are more options now, including eco-friendly caskets made from such sustainable materials as heavy cardboard, wicker(woven from sustainably-grown willow, seagrass or bamboo) and softwoods such as pine. Biodegradable greener caskets are also a better choice because they break down more readily in the soil and are therefore acceptable for burial in a green cemetery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes funèbres
  • Environnement
CONT

Cercueils verts - sans métaux ou produits chimiques, ils offrent les mêmes avantages que le bois tout en offrant l'assurance et la conscience de matériaux écologiques approuvés par le Green Burial Council.

Spanish

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Record 5 2015-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Funeral Services
  • Environment
OBS

The Green Burial Council(GBC) is an independent, tax-exempt nonprofit organization... working to encourage environmentally sustainable death care and the use of burial as a new means of protecting natural areas.

OBS

The Green Burial Council is the environmental certification organization setting the standard for green burial in North America. We offer environmental certificates for funeral homes, cemeteries and product manufacturers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Pompes funèbres
  • Environnement
OBS

[...] le Green Burial Council. Le GBC est une organisation à but non lucratif qui encourage les funérailles écologiques et durables. Le GBC a mis sur pied un programme de certification entre autres pour les entreprises funéraires qui offrent des funérailles écologiques.

Spanish

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