In his role as Group Head of ESG for Charter Hall, Andrew is responsible for the Group’s sustainability strategy and reporting, community partnerships and works to integrate the Group’s environmental, social and governance outcomes across the business. In this episode, we discover what drives Andrew towards building a more sustainable future and his plans on how Charter Hall will get there.
In his role as Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management, Trevor Evans has the power to create a real impact when it comes to waste in Australia. He is on the presuppose of innovation and change overseeing Product Stewardship and the Recycling Modernisation Fund - bringing Australia’s recycling back onshore, here’s how.
In his role as Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management, Trevor Evans has the power to create real impact when it comes to waste in Australia. In late 2019 the decision was made by the Council of Australian Governments to ban the export of waste paper, plastic, glass and tyres, so are we now recycling these items onshore? Trevor explains.
The WWF estimates that 8 billion cigarette butts are littered in Australia each year. They are also the most common type of ocean rubbish and take at least 15 years to break down, leaching toxic chemicals into our oceans. No More Butts is a not for profit started by Shannon Mead that has a vision for a butt-free environment. Also mentioned in this episode https://www.thecigarettesurfboard.com/
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system and the world’s largest single structure made from living organisms, stretching over 2,300 km, so big that it can be seen from outer space. In 1981 the reef was named a natural World Heritage Area for its ‘outstanding universal value’ but now thanks to climate change it is under threat. In this episode, host Lottie Dalziel speak to Theresa Fyffe from The Great Barrier Reef Foundation about the health of our reef and what’s been done...
There’s a reason why their jeans have been seen on Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton and it isn’t just because of their great design. What makes Outland Denim different is who makes them, they provide opportunities for those affected by human trafficking. In this episode founder James Bartle explains the impact that human trafficking has on climate change and his hopes for the future.
Ziggy Alberts is a singer-songwriter who is making a difference both on and off the record. He is a huge campaigner for the environment touring sustainably, implementing plastic-free gigs and encouraging his community to get involved in helping our planet. His latest album ‘searching for freedom’ features more songs about the environment and in this episode, we find out about how he is living more responsibly both personally and professionally.
Louise Hardman is a scientist, educator, innovator and the Founder of Plastic Collective. Hardman is the inventor of the Shruder, a mobile recycling machine that shreds and extrudes plastic in one spot. The Shruder operates in remote and rural communities where it helps transform the plastic waste created by communities into products, generating revenue from the processed plastic.
Councillor Jess Miller is one of the youngest people to hold elected office at the City of Sydney, Jess’ passions lie in the environment and building liveable, breathable cities. The City of Sydney also announced that they will reach net-zero emissions by 2035, 5 years earlier than anticipated. In this episode, we also speak about The City of Sydney’s climate emergency response.
The World Health Organisation has described climate change as “the defining health challenge of our time.” Estimating that by 2030 the direct damage costs to health from climate change will be between 2.5-5 billion dollars per year. In this episode, Roger Sharp, Bupa’s Chief Sustainability & Corporate affairs officer explains the relationship between our health and the planet's health and how Bupa’s definition of “corporate responsibility” is rapidly evolving.
Pat Ryan is the CEO of Dismantle, a charity that helps at-risk youth, through mentorship and employment to enable them to become valued and valuable members of society. They run social enterprises BikeDR and Renew Property Maintenance to empower young people with employment and opportunities.
It’s estimated that 40% of household bins are made of organic matter and food waste, the solution? Composting. Sadly it isn’t that easy. But now there’s a start-up changing the game. Using the power of data, Ashley Baxter and the team at Monty, have created a device that helps you get your composting balance just right. You can find out more about Monty here https://www.montycompost.co/
With over 3,700 B Corp-certified businesses worldwide and almost 350 in Australia and New Zealand, the B Corp certification is the gold certification is seen as one of the highest standards within the sustainability industry. B Corp is a way for businesses to balance profit and purpose, looking at everything from production to policy. In this episode, Lottie Dalziel chats with ANZ CEO, Andrew Davies about how they are shaping the future for businesses.
Fashion is the second most destructive industry, after oil but rather than feel disheartened, Zoltan Csaki sees this as an opportunity. He is the co-founder of Citizen Wolf, a t-shirt brand that is using the power of technology to reshape the fashion industry. Zoltan has been named as one of Ragtrader’s most influential people in fashion and Vogue's future 60 agitators and today we find out about their journey to on-demand Australian manufacturing.
Vow is reinventing food, literally from the ground-up. Using cutting-edge technology where they create in their words “the world’s most tantalising and unique culinary experience” by making meat from the cells of animals meaning that no animals are farmed or harmed in the process. Co-founder and CCO Tim Noakesmith joins the podcast to discuss how they’re future-proofing the food industry.
Newsflash: coffee cups are not recyclable. Looks are deceiving each cup is lined with a plastic film which makes them difficult to recycle, that’s where Simply Cups comes in. They specialise in recycling single-use cups and turn them into reusable alternatives. To date, Simply Cups have diverted over 15 million single-use coffee cups from landfill, so let’s find out what’s next.
Isobel Marshall believes that periods shouldn’t disadvantage anyone. This is why she and her business partner Eloise Hall founded TABOO, a social enterprise that aims to break the stigma around menstruation. Isobel Marshall has been recognised as 2021 Young Australian of the Year for her work fighting period poverty and in today’s episode we found out what's next for this go-getter. Find out more about TABOO https://tabooau.co/
Blake Lindley is a circular economist, the Director of the Australasian Circular Textile Association. He is also an Associate Consultant at Edge Environment where he helps businesses transform the way they do businesses. In this episode, hosted by Lottie Dalziel, Blake discusses the circular economy, the spheres of influence, and Blake’s future plans for Australia’s uniform industry.
Natalie Isaacs’ electricity bill inspired a global movement. Isaacs is the founder of 1 Million Women and author of “Every woman’s guide to saving the planet” who is responsible for inspiring 970,000 people to do better for our planet. In this episode, Lottie Dalziel chats to Natalie about the power of individuals and how we can all make a difference in these challenging times.
1 year on from the 2019/20 Bushfires and Australia’s National Parks are rising from the ashes. In this episode, Lottie Dalziel speaks with Ian Darbyshire, CEO of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife who not only have announced their plan to plant one million trees over the next five years but are working with communities to grow native flora and nurture animal species around Australia.
Noah Verin is the Director of Urban Green Sydney which in partnership with Charter Hall opened the Sydney CBD’s largest vertical urban farm. In this episode, we speak with Noah about his journey towards urban farming and how sustainability is guiding the company's future.
Upparel formerly known as Manrags is the Australian socks and jocks company that is disrupting the fashion industry. Their approach to fashion at the end of its life looks at reuse, repurpose, and recycling. In this episode, we chat about where the clothes that you donate really end up and how Upparel is helping brands be accountable for the waste they create.
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 Scott explains FOGO recycling and the 20-21 Budget. Note: this is the final episode of a three-part series, it is recommended that you listen to the first two episodes first. This episode aims to go further.
The National Australian Built Environment Rating System, commonly known as NABERS is the measurement of sustainability within the building sector. The system drives both environmental performance, cost savings, and innovation. In this episode, we speak with NABERS Sector Lead Sara Rathbourne, about the rating scheme, Charter Hall’s operations and onsite e-waste recycling.
Mobile Muster are the leaders in mobile phone recycling in Australia, they’ve been operating since 1998 and have recycled over 1,500 tonnes of mobile phones and accessories to date. In this episode, Lottie Dalziel chats with the Head of Mobile Muster, Spyro Kalos about e-waste recycling and how every Australian can get involved. Find out more about Mobile Muster mobilemuster.com.au
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. Today's episode is focused on doing better and how we can do so at in the office at home, the episode also touches on the most recyclable types of packaging in Australia and how paper is recycled onshore. Note: this is the second episode of a three-part series, we'd recommend listening to part one first....
THE ICONIC is pushing the boundaries when it comes to social and environmental responsibility after releasing their considered collection in 2019 in 2020 they are the first major Australian retailer to transition to 100% recycled delivery satchels. In this episode, we’re speaking to Jaana Quaintance-James the Chief Sustainability Officer for Global Fashion Group and Sustainability Lead for THE ICONIC about how they’re transforming the way that they do business.
Dr Steve Cummings is Caroma’s Innovation Director and the brains behind the revolutionary two button dual flush cistern. Over his 40+ year history, he has been recognised as one of the pioneers in sustainable design. In this episode, we explore Steve's pathway to sustainable design and how he’s pushing a sustainability agenda in the bathroom and kitchen industry.
Former Head Chef of ARC dining and 2020 Good Food Guide, Chef of the Year nominee Alanna Sapwell, focusses on reconnecting and inspiring the community within the hospitality industry. Not only that but Alanna is an advocate for native produce, local artisans and reducing food waste.
Jack Stone is an urban beekeeper and founder of Bee One Third. Their mission is not only to help promote the well-being of all pollinators but to reconnect people with their local community. Since launching in 2012, Bee One Third Neighbourhood Honey now has 150 beehives under their stewardship and growing! In this episode, Jack and Lottie talk about the importance of bees in our daily life, his journey to date and what the future holds for Bee One Third.
