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Aora Space: Making
Textiles
& Furniture using
Recycled Plastic
Aora Space: Making
Textiles
& Furniture using
Recycled Plastic
AORA is a solution-oriented company focused on making textiles and furniture using recycled plastic waste scattered in the oceans, rivers, and landscapes. Sculpturing new life from existing materials, they create fresh curiosity and awareness around the sustainable interiors of tomorrow. AORA drives innovation in design and craft to help accelerate the transition toward a circular future.
April 2024 • Words By The Punch • Photography by Aora Space
ABOUT THE BRAND
A mission to find solutions
in waste management for the good of our planet and its people.
TIMELESS DESIGN
Technology and craftsmanship allow AORA to continue to innovate and achieve quality, as each piece of furniture is designed to be timeless and kept in your homes for the next decades.
WASTE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
"Working closely with interior designers and architects, as well as professionals who understand the importance of harmonizing with nature, our mission is to find solutions in waste management for the good of our planet and its people."
THE PROCESS OF AORA SPACE
The journey starts by collecting plastic waste, where it gets cleaned and resized into small particles that turn into plastic pellets. Once they are produced, we melt them into a recycled yard that would be used to manufacture the recycled fabric collection and upholstered furniture. This whole process and our products are certified by worldwide institutions such as GRS (Global Recycled Standard) and Oeko-Tex Standard.
TEXTILE PRODUCTION PROCESS
Step 1 - It begins by cleaning the environment through the collection of plastic waste in rivers, the ocean, and landscape.
TEXTILE PRODUCTION PROCESS
Step 2 - The collected plastic is cleaned, resized into tiny particles, and selected by quality and class.
TEXTILE PRODUCTION PROCESS
Step 3 - The PET particles are selected, taken to the yarn mill, and compounded into plastic pellets.
TEXTILE PRODUCTION PROCESS
Step 4 - The plastic pellets are melted and converted into the recycled yarn we use to produce our collection.
COMMITMENT 1
Sustainable Management
By documenting and implementing a clear sustainability plan, Aora Space and their team are demonstrating their commitment to the environment and their communities.
COMMITMENT 2
Sustainable Building & Design
By designing clean and functional buildings & products, Aora Space is minimizing the use of resources, unnecessary waste, and harmful emissions.
COMMITMENT 3
Sustainable & Local Sourcing
By giving priority to sustainable, local, Fairtrade, organic and/ or recycled produce, Aora Space is emitting less carbon emissions while celebrating the local economy.
COMMITMENT 4
Equal & Local Employment
By giving equal opportunities to local residents including management positions, Aora Space is promoting diversity and elevating employees engagement.
COMMITMENT 5
Staff Engagement
By engaging their staff in the implementation of the company’s sustainability goals, Aora Space is increasing sustainability knowledge, competence and action.
COMMITMENT 6
No Single Use Plastic
By not using single use plastics, Aora Space is minimizing by millions the amount of plastic ending up in the streets, in the rivers and in the ocean.Â
COMMITMENT 7
Waste Management
By having a clear waste management plan in place with actions to reduce, separate and reuse / recycle waste, Aora Space is not only minimizing the amount of waste in Bali; the brand is also leading the example to their employees and customers.
COMMITMENT 8
Sustainable Packaging
By using sustainable, natural, recycled and/or biodegradable packaging, Aora Space is significantly reducing their environmental impact.
COMMITMENT 9
Energy Conservation
By using equipment and practices to conserve energy, Aora Space is contributing to reduce the demand for carbon-intensive power plants which in turn benefits the environment by reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
COMMITMENT 10
Water Conservation
By using equipment and practices to conserve water, Aora Space is contributed to the well-being of the environment and their communities.
COMMITMENT 11
Community Support
By supporting their local community through various ways, Aora Space is offering jobs, providing goods, services, and financial support to their community.
COMMITMENT 12
Consumer Awareness
By providing accurate and transparent communication regarding the company’s sustainable practices and goals, Aora Space is helping guests make better purchase decisions.
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