The Environmental Sustainability Group of the Archives and Records Association (UK & Ireland) @araukie.bsky.social‬ Case studies: https://www.archives.org.uk/environment-case-studieshttps://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.social/post/3mrpkemed3s2bAre you an ARA member looking for new ways to get involved? Why not volunteer with us? We're looking for someone to be our new Chair, with co-chairing also an option. Contact us at ARAenvironment@archives.org.uk if you're interested!28 Jul 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:5hzh7f4tie5wzzmujniyjsby/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpkemed3s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.social/post/3mr2y6yedx22gAfter weeks of heatwaves, the need for sustainable approaches to archiving is particularly clear. You may have seen our most recent case study about passive storage solutions at Historic Dockyard Chatham, but have you seen the rest of our studies? https://www.archives.org.uk/environment-case-studies20 Jul 2026 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:5hzh7f4tie5wzzmujniyjsby/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2y6yedx22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.social/post/3mon4wotf722aCheck out our latest case study on sustainable storage solutions! https://www.archives.org.uk/ara-environment-case-studies/sustainable-store-refit-at-historic-dockyard-chatham19 Jun 2026 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:5hzh7f4tie5wzzmujniyjsby/app.bsky.feed.post/3mon4wotf722ahttps://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.social/post/3mmo6i7xp4c2vWant to get involved with our work? Apply to be our new Chair! This voluntary role for ARA members is open for applications until 1 June 2026 - just send a short statement of interest to ARAenvironment@archives.org.uk. See the latest Training and CPD Bulletin from ARA for more details25 May 2026 09:36 +0000at://did:plc:5hzh7f4tie5wzzmujniyjsby/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmo6i7xp4c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.social/post/3ml6lylfk6k2vCheck out the LinkedIn version of our blog post about AI and the environment here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ara-environmental-sustainability-group_a-brief-intro-to-ai-and-the-environment-activity-7455969484760186880-wcd1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAGQgGJsB6tHvc4Z-0_OTIVB4yKUin1inlRU06 May 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:5hzh7f4tie5wzzmujniyjsby/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6lylfk6k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.social/post/3mkhssqev3s2mThinking of trying something new for the environment? Why not see if there's a Carbon Literacy course running near you? Or maybe there's an environmental group at your workplace you could get involved in - or an opportunity to set one up if there's not. Whatever it is, your impact will matter!27 Apr 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:5hzh7f4tie5wzzmujniyjsby/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhssqev3s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.social/post/3mk34zjvb322xToday is Earth Day! This year's theme is 'Our Power, Our Planet', emphasising community participation as an important force for change - one that strengthens resilience and stability even when national priorities shift and reminds us that what helps one of us, helps us all22 Apr 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:5hzh7f4tie5wzzmujniyjsby/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk34zjvb322xhttps://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.social/post/3mjek34ha7s2oOur focus this year is the impact of AI on the environment. As AI grows more prevalent in our working lives, it's vital we stop and think about the potential costs, such as increased demands for water and electricity. Coming soon, our introductory blogpost on the topic will expand on these ideas13 Apr 2026 09:21 +0000at://did:plc:5hzh7f4tie5wzzmujniyjsby/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjek34ha7s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.social/post/3mfjh3rjyqc26Have you seen our case studies yet? Check them out here: https://www.archives.org.uk/environment-case-studies If you've got examples of your own sustainability work you'd like to share, please let us know!23 Feb 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:5hzh7f4tie5wzzmujniyjsby/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjh3rjyqc26https://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.social/post/3mega32dsfc2wWe've set up a LinkedIn page! Find us here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ara-environmental-sustainability-group We'll be sharing longer content about sustainability in the sector over there. Meanwhile, stay tuned here for your weekly dose of news and events, and let us know if you've got anything to share!09 Feb 2026 10:21 +0000at://did:plc:5hzh7f4tie5wzzmujniyjsby/app.bsky.feed.post/3mega32dsfc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.social/post/3m24xk5tvcs2bThe Places, Plants and People Archives Network and the ARA Environmental Sustainability Group are pleased to present a series of short talks exploring sustainability and environmental engagement. 22nd October 2025, 13.00 - 14.30. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/places-plants-and-people-an-event-from-pppan-and-ara-esg-tickets-1756076886239?aff=oddtdtcreator01 Oct 2025 11:43 +0000at://did:plc:5hzh7f4tie5wzzmujniyjsby/app.bsky.feed.post/3m24xk5tvcs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.social/post/3lr6vhmznh42s#FreebieFriday – a grassroots sustainability project for the cultural heritage sector! Run by @thecaringconservator, it redistributes free materials & equipment every Friday, reducing waste, saving money, & building community. @lfcp.bsky.social #Sustainability #Archives #Conservation https://www.archives.org.uk/ara-environment-case-studies/freebiefriday-a-grassroots-approach-to-sustainability-in-cultural-heritage09 Jun 2025 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:5hzh7f4tie5wzzmujniyjsby/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr6vhmznh42shttps://bsky.app/profile/araen.bsky.social/post/3lr6vdpywye2sWe are busy collecting new case studies for our website: http://archives.org.uk/environment-case-studies If you have any examples of work you are doing in relation to record keeping and climate change, we would love to hear from you! Email us at ARAenvironment@archives.org.uk @araukie.bsky.social09 Jun 2025 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:5hzh7f4tie5wzzmujniyjsby/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr6vdpywye2s