Lottie Dalziel

The Innovator: 

Leading sustainability journalist, host of Sustainability Further podcast, founder and CEO of Banish, co-founder and CEO of Little Pepino, Lottie’s professional experience as one of Australia's leading sustainability communicators and educators has led her to develop Banish, an Australian startup in which assists Australian communities in reducing their waste and ecological footprints. 

The Innovation: 

​​1580kg of waste enters our oceans every hour.  Whilst enormous, this problem is something that every Australian can help tackle. The Banish Recycling and Disposal program (BRAD) helps everyday Australians recycle hard to recycle waste like coffee cups, straws, cutlery, and blister packs. Without this program these items are destined for landfills and our oceans. The program has currently been operating for 11 months and in that time BRAD has recycled 2.5 tonnes or 30,000 pieces of plastic from over 3,500 households. The program not only actively diverts waste from entering waterways but educates Australians on how to responsibly dispose of items and how to use fewer resources. 

The BRAD program recycles all items collected onshore through Australian recycling facilities and also accepts most recycling streams of any program in Australia, making it the easiest way to recycle multiple items in one go. BRAD also helps make living sustainably more accessible to larger audiences by offering a financial incentive. 

Why is innovation important: 

“We are on the precipice of change when it comes to saving our oceans. I believe that all of the solutions and technologies to transform the health of our oceans already exist today. The challenge? Implementing these solutions. Am I ready for the challenge? I sure am, I have dedicated my life to protecting and saving our oceans. I believe that each individual can make changes so that we all can make a big difference. I am not scared for what the future holds, I am excited! It's time to roll up our sleeves and get saving.” - Lottie Dalziel