Sustainability Further

The Seabin Project started when two mates asked the question, “if we can have rubbish bins on land then why not have them in the ocean?” Over the last four years, Pete and his team have set about to create the revolutionary Seabins which are now floating in over 50 countries around the world. The bins which act as a skimmer box for our oceans collect over 3.5tonnes of plastic and marine debris each day.

Ocean Protect has been striving for cleaner waterways and oceans for almost two decades. Their groundbreaking stormwater technology stops pollution entering our waterways and not only that but Ocean Protect are passionate about education and bringing about change to legislation to make real changes to our environment. In this episode, we're speaking with Brad Dalrymple who is the Principal Environmental Engineer at Ocean Protect, Brad talks about stormwater, the most common pollutants in our oceans and the Zero Litter to River campaign.

For seven-time world-champion, Layne Beachley nature is her backyard which is why she has spent many years fighting to protect it. Layne has not only been a Planet Ark ambassador for over 17 years but is actively involved in educating Australians on how to live more sustainably and recycle better.

Foresight Environmental is one of Australia’s leading waste management consultancies. Their work with Charter Hall entails delivering tailored waste solutions to their property portfolio. In this episode, we speak with Foresight’s Director Scott Ebsary to find out more about their partnership, the difference between waste management at home and at work and the current state of the Australian recycling industry. 

Two Good Co’s mission is simple: to support the vulnerable across Australia. After starting the social enterprise four years ago, Rob Caslick and his team have provided meals to those in need via a eat one treat one model as well as training and employing vulnerable women through their Work Work program and as you'll hear have big plans for the future.

If food waste was a country it would be the third-largest producer of greenhouse gases after China and the US, not only that but it has a huge economic impact on our economy with masses of food not even making it off farms.

In this episode, Lottie Dalziel speaks with Sarah Pennell, General manager and company secretary at Foodbank Australia. Foodbank is the largest hunger-relief charity in Australia, their mission is to link surplus food and groceries with people in need. Sarah explains their response to not only the bushfires but coronavirus and how households can play their part in reducing food waste.

One third of all new clothing that is produced goes straight from factory to landfill. Thread Together are changing that one outfit at a time. To date, they have diverted over 2,500,000 pieces of clothing from landfill and are helping over 2,000 people a week. As a charity, they are not only helping fight climate change but are also helping create a brighter future for those living below the poverty line.

In this episode, Lottie Dalziel sits down with Margot Black, Head of Sustainability and Community at Charter Hall and Craig Rodgers, Charter Hall’s Innovation Lead, to talk about renewable energy and what our future would look like without it.

In partnership with Banish, Sustainability Further has been designed to spark conversation, share knowledge and take action this upcoming Earth Hour to become the height of environmentally responsible workplaces.