Planet & Sustainability

Fireside Chat with Robert Pekin, Co-Founder and CEO at Food Connect

Robert Pekin, once a casualty of Australia’s dairy deregulation, turned personal loss into a bold mission to transform the food system. In 2005, he founded Food Connect Brisbane, a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative connecting local farmers with consumers who share in the risks and rewards of growing food. Driven by collaboration, creativity, and a bit […]

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Empowering Artisan Communities Through Sustainable Design: Ira Puspita on Kayu&Co.

Ira Puspita, founder of Kayu&Co., shares how her social enterprise supports Indonesian village artisans by creating sustainable, upcycled wooden homewares for global markets. Built on principles of equality, circularity, and community, Kayu&Co. preserves cultural heritage while reducing waste and providing meaningful employment. Topics covered:  About Ira Puspita: Ira believes equality should be for all, no

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Building a Circular Business: How Seljak Brand Turns Textile Waste into Sustainable Design

Samantha Seljak, co-founder of Seljak Brand, explains how the business uses textile waste to create circular, sustainable products, hoping to reduce global warming. She highlights their closed-loop wool blankets and the company’s commitment to driving change in the fashion and design industries. Topics covered:  About Samantha Seljak:Samantha Seljak is the co-founder and managing director of

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Nik Robinson: From Trash to Trend – How Good Citizens Eyewear is Revolutionizing Sunglasses

Nik Robinson, founder of Good Citizens Eyewear, turned his passion for creativity and sustainability into a business that repurposes single-use plastic bottles into stylish sunglasses. Despite thousands of failed attempts, his persistence led to the launch of Good Citizens Eyewear in 2020, winning prestigious design awards and gaining global recognition. In this interview, he shares

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Chocolate On Purpose: Reviving Indigenous Knowledge Through Chocolate with Fiona Harrison

Chocolate On Purpose, founded by Wiradyuri woman Fiona Harrison, combines gourmet chocolate with native botanicals to share Indigenous knowledge. Fiona aims to increase Indigenous participation in the Australian native food and botanical supply chain, where less than 1% of producers are Indigenous, despite the industry relying on their knowledge. Her mission is to create more

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Saving the Planet & Creating Jobs: The Green World Revolution with Toby Whittington

Toby Whittington, co-founder of Green World Revolution (GWR), shares his journey of creating jobs and addressing urban environmental issues. He discusses GWR’s shift to sustainable Micro Urban Farm kits and plastic waste recycling. Toby’s future goals include diverting millions of plastic lids from landfills and helping long-term unemployed women re-enter the workforce. The video also

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What is the Future of the Circular Economy? A conversation with Kayla Mossuto, founder of Precious Plastic

Kayla Mossuto chats with Tom about her two different business within the circular economy field. She talks about the evolution of the plastic recycling field, her experiences running two businesses, and the decision on whether to be non-profit or profit for purpose. Topics covered:  About Kayla Mossuto: Kayla is the Co-Founder of Precious Plastic Melbourne,

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Personal Development and Social Entrepeneurship, a tandem story with Rebecca Vekslar of SoL Cups

Rebecca Vekslar talks us through her personal journey with physical and mental health, how she ended up founding SoL Cups, and why she believes it is so important to spread knowledge on self improvement and social impact. Topics Covered: About Rebecca Vekslar:  Rebecca’s Story: I have had the divine pleasure of realising my “Why” and

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Decentralising for Good, Mark Pascall on how The Wellbeing Protocol is using a new internet age in social enterprise.

Mark Pascall gives a crash course on all things Blockchain, DAO, and Web 3, and how these decentralised systems are being employed for good in his startup, The Wellbeing Protocol. Topics Covered: About Mark Pascall: Mark is passionate about all things decentralised / blockchain for public good. He is the founder of The Wellbeing Protocol

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Planting the Future with Edwina Robinson, Founder of The Climate Factory

Edwina Robinson, founder of The Climate Factory, takes us through the creation of her micro-forest business, and discusses the challenges she’s faced and the lessons she’s learned through this experience. Topics Covered: About Edwina Robinson: Edwina Robinson, Founder of The Climate Factory Landscape Architect Edwina Robinson, founded The Climate Factory in 2019 after Australia sweltered

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