Hannah Blumhardt is one busy lady. Having a background in law, policy, history and international relations she serves as the zero-waste expert for Better Futures Forum, founded The Rubbish Trip with her partner Liam in 2015 and is the co-founder and policy spokesperson for Takeaway Throwaways. Hannah is also a member of the steering committee for the New Zealand Product Stewardship Council, amongst many other things! Hannah is a passionate advocate for zero waste living, her work and research spans from grassroots to government and focuses on reaching a waste-free world.

In this episode we discuss:
• Hannah’s background and journey to a waste-free lifestyle
• The motivation behind establishing The Rubbish Trip
• The need to shift our thinking about waste, the waste hierarchy and the surprising fact that recycling is one of the least preferable options
• Linear versus circular economy models and the consequences on the environment
• Industry ‘greenwashing’ and the complacency that stems from that
• Government, industry and consumer responsibilities in waste management 
• The New Zealand Product Stewardship scheme and the potential benefits and pitfalls
• What changes individuals can make to reduce their impact on the environment

There are a lot of important topics covered in this episode if you care about the environment – whether you are a local kiwi or based abroad, this is a necessary listen. Please help us reach more people with this important message by liking, reviewing, subscribing and most importantly sharing this episode with friends and family.
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