COP28: Oil deals or climate action?
On day one of COP28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), what can we expect from this year’s programme? Aura’s Sustainability consultant, Gillian Orr, shares her views…
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Global and local initiatives are needed, in the battle against plastic pollution.
While global treaties play a crucial part, progress in combating plastic pollution grassroots efforts are also needed to expedite change.
Aura – where to next?
The 1st November 2022 seems a long time ago since we launched Aura, at the Sustainability in Packaging Europe Conference, in Barcelona. A year into our journey, we’d like to share what we have achieved…
Introducing the #TREVTalks podcast
We’re excited to share the launch of Aura’s brand-new packaging sustainability podcast #TREVTalks, now streaming across major platforms including Spotify and Amazon Music.
Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit 2023
Aura’s Trevor Yong shares insights from his recent visit to Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit 2023.
E-Pack Europe: Our key take-aways
Aura’s Gillian Garside-Wight, Consulting Director, shares with us take-ways from E-Pack including insights from Aura’s E-Pack survey.
Sustainability Pioneers: Charles Moore
As we approach the end of Zero Waste week, we take a minute to reflect on the catastrophic impact excessive waste has on our planet, and especially in our oceans.
Self-destructing cup or destructive marketing?
Last weekend at a sporting event, my beer was served in this ‘self-destructing’ cup. Intrigued by the incredibly bold messaging and claims, I couldn’t help but dig a bit deeper.
There’s no ‘I’ in Team Aura
Our culture is a huge focus for us as an organisation, is key to both innovation and resilience and is undoubtedly crucial to our future success.
Shifting the problem from plastic to paper-based packaging
Over the last few years we have seen a trend in packaging moving from plastic to paper-based solutions, but is this really the sustainable choice or is it only perceived as ‘doing the right thing’ in consumers eyes?
Is ‘plastic free’ achievable for the masses?
As plastic consumption increases, I wanted to explore available alternative materials. I am a firm believer in the benefits of plastics, as well as cartonboard, glass and aluminium.
Start your engines: sustainability in motorsport
Much like in packaging, there have been some seriously bold sustainability commitments in the world of motorsport, which in my opinion are going to be very challenging to achieve.