Sustainability

Sustainability

As part of the ACE’s commitment to environmental sustainability we have eliminated printed collateral and single use plastic. We no longer provide satchels, print programs or function tickets for the special interest groups meetings.

ASURA utilises digital signage and where possible single use signage has been eliminated. If printed signage is required we ensure it is printed on material that is or can be recycled.  

Since 2016, items we have eliminated from events include satchels, bottled water, and paper based tickets. Your support of these environmental changes has helped drive the success and strengthened the positive impact on our meeting footprint. We know working together, we will continue to do better.

Where possible we have eliminated plastic name badges and when these are required we source materials that have been treated with EcoPure®, an organic additive designed to enhance the speed of plastic decomposition in landfills. Delegates are encouraged to bring their own Keep Cups and use the water stations for re-filling water bottles.

ACE upholds a commitment to host events at venues that have a publicly available sustainability statement. We’ve worked with venues who have their organic waste converted to fertiliser and green electricity and have unused food given to people in need and diverting food waste from landfill.
We continue to strive towards fostering a more sustainable future for our members and the community.

Through collaborative efforts, ASURA 2025 aims to inspire change and drive impactful solutions that pave the way for a sustainable and regenerative future. By incorporating sustainable principles throughout the event, we can reduce waste, preserve resources, and motivate participants to embrace environmentally conscious practices:

Key facts and figures:

  • Name badges

    We are opting for recycled bamboo lanyards and eco-friendly name badges made from recyclable paper. We encourage delegates to return their name badges at the conclusion of the conference so that they can be properly recycled.

  • Suppliers

    Our focus is on collaborating with local suppliers with sustainable social and environmental practices to reduce the carbon footprint of the conference.

  • Delegates

    Delegates are encouraged to contribute to sustainable practices in various ways. Opt to off-set attendance by making a small donation during registration, bring own bag, bring own re-usable coffee cup.

  • No single-use items

    The aim is to avoid or reduce single-use items which includes, but is not limited to, coffee cups, exhibition material and delegate collateral.

  • Digital versus paper

    We are reducing the need for printed materials on site by using digital signage and offering a mobile app which includes all program and sponsorship information. We strongly encourage all participants to utilise the conference app and avoid requesting or accepting any printed materials.

Acknowledgment of Country

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Nipaluna people, the traditional owners of the Hobart region where ASURA2025 will be hosted.  The Nipaluna people have a deep, spiritual connection to the land and are responsible for ensuring it is respected by all that use it.

We commit to respecting the land, people and culture of the Nipaluna Nation during the conference, and at all times.

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