Trash Talk

Founder and Designer of Into Carry, Luke Phillips, joins Sarah Jones on the show today.

Luke has developed a creative way to upcycle single use plastic waste into reusable bags that not only look great but have interchangeable modules to suit different needs. He shares the journey to bring his concept to life and how working in hospitality has given him the opportunity to make this dream a reality.

Starting strong in 2021, Sarah gives a wrap up for Season 2 and an honest reflection of 2020.

In this special episode, we look back on the year to revisit some of the season's best moments, check in on past guests and dive into how the COVID pandemic is affecting the environment now and into the future. 

Alex Webb from the Marine Stewardship Council - an organisation that works with fisheries to ensure sustainable and ethical standards are met - shares how to identify sustainably and ethically sourced seafood, why eating fish and seafood in moderation is so important to sustaining our ocean life, and the rise of the seagan diet.

Simon Toohey - chef, bartender and all around legend - joins Sarah today. After working in high end cocktails bars in Canberra, he moved to East London and managed one of the World's Top 10 Cocktail Bars.

Simon's curious mind and love for food led him to completing a Masters in Gastronomy and upon returning to Australia, placed in the Final 3 on MasterChef.

More recently, Simon has launched the Sustainable Earth Network, a collective aiming to fight food waste through education.

Guest 1 - Helen O’Carroll, Creative Director and Brand Owner of Bay Active in Byron Bay - a women's lifestyle brand with a strong focus on the ethical and certified supply chain (and the planet!). Helen has an extensive background in arts and fashion and is actually Audrey's Mum.

Guest 2 - James Bartle, Founder and CEO of Outland Denim - a denim manufacturing company with the aim to not only make great jeans that are sustainably produced but to curb the sex trafficking of young women.

Tom Egerton, TED speaker and spirits evangelist from Proof and Company, joins the program today. Tom has spent his whole life in hospitality and has worked with iconic bars in Canada, Ireland, France, Dubai, Hong Kong and Australia.

With a keen interest in improving ethical and sustainable systems, Tom’s passion led to winning the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award in 2018. Today, he shares insights on waste reduction, community building, plastic straws and how tech is helping venues to reduce glass waste.

Today’s episode dives into tea and coffee with two creative minds, working to ensure the supply chain is being treated fairly and that what ends up in your mug is not only the best quality but the best for the planet.

Guest 1 - Jenny Willits the CEO of Seven Miles Coffee Roasters. Today Jenny shares how Seven Miles looks at every step, from farm to mug, to ensure an ethical and sustainable model.

Guest 2 - Amy Smith the Global Brand Director for T2. With experience across other brands like Playstation, Nike and Coca-Cola, Amy the important sustainability changes that T2 has made through their supply chain and how they’ve achieved their B Corp certification.

So grab your favourite cuppa and settle in to how these two incredible women are changing the face of tea and coffee.

Jason Williams, Creative Director of Proof and Co (Asia-Pacific's leading independent spirits company), joins Sarah Jones for a full feature-length episode.

Teamed with the most awarded bar consultancy group, Jason has consulted on venues including Atlas, Raffles and Paradise Lost.

He shares some of the incredible innovations happening in the industry, including Proof and Co's own ecoSPIRITS and ecoTOTE technology.

No matter what size your venue is, there's something to learn!

Back for a brand new season, Josh Crawford (Bonny Bar) and Jason Williams (Proof and Company), join Sarah Jones for two separate interviews on sustainable bars and low waste cocktails.

Mixing things up this season, there's a new segment including Sarah's friend and housemate, Audrey O'Carroll-McRae with some quick tips on low waste bartending.

As a bonus Stay Home episode before we launch into Season 2, Sarah shares her tips to reduce your environmental impact. Whether you're a Waste Warrior or just starting out, these tips are all super approachable.