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01.05.2025
45 Minuten
In this episode of Life on Planet A, we sit down with Austin
Turpin, the innovative founder of FlipTech, a start-up tackling
one of the planet’s fastest-growing environmental issues:
electronic waste. Austin walks us through the inspiration behind
the company and the e-waste problem it aims to solve.
We explore why e-waste matters — the environmental harm,
greenhouse gas emissions, and the precious materials being
discarded — and dig into the regulatory landscape in Australia,
including how it compares to international standards. Austin
shares the challenges he’s faced as a founder, his proudest
milestones, and the leadership traits that have helped him
thrive.
Whether you're a sustainability enthusiast, a budding
entrepreneur, or just curious about what happens to your old
electronics, this conversation offers a thought-provoking look at
how innovative thinking can turn a problem into purpose.
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02.04.2025
43 Minuten
In this episode, Heidi interviews Nehal from After and how After
is tackling textile waste. . Every year, Australians send
over 200,000 tonnes of clothing to landfill, and globally,
the fashion industry is responsible for 92 million tonnes of
waste annually. Most of it is made from synthetic fibers that
take hundreds of years to break down, polluting our land
and oceans with microplastics.
That’s where after. comes in. after. is an Australian
platform revolutionizing textile recycling and responsible
disposal by connecting consumers and businesses with
sustainable solutions for unwanted clothing and fabric
waste. Whether it’s through recycling, repurposing, or
ethical disposal, after. is working to keep textiles out of
landfill and in the circular economy. Since its launch,
they’ve already diverted over 30 tonnes of textiles from
waste—proving that small actions can lead to big impact.
In this episode, we sit down with Nehal J., co-founder of
after., to talk about the urgent problem of textile
waste, the barriers to sustainable fashion, and how we can
all be part of the solution. As well, Nehal gives us advice about
how to start your own company on problems that you care about.
Let’s rethink waste, reshape industries, and reimagine a more
sustainable future—together.
#Sustainability #LifeOnPlanetA #TextileRecycling #CircularEconomy
#SustainableFashion
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24.01.2024
51 Minuten
Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the remarkable
journey Erchana Murray-Bartlett, an athlete and environmental
advocate who ran across Australia for a cause. Erchana started
her 5 and a half month journey in August 2022 and finished in
January 2023.
Discover how her sporting background shaped her passion for the
environment and the inception of her 'Running to End Extinction'
campaign. Erchana shares personal experiences connecting her with
Australia's wildlife, the challenges and triumphs of her journey,
and her collaboration with the Wilderness Society.
Erchana reveals her motivations, wildlife encounters, emotional
moments, and how she managed to stay injury-free. Looking ahead,
Erchana discusses her next daunting challenge in Death Valley and
her continued efforts in conservation.
This episode is a blend of inspiration, endurance, and a deep
love for nature, as Erchana shares her vision for preserving
biodiversity and her message of hope through her adventures. Tune
in for a story of determination and the power of one person's
efforts to make a difference.
Learn more about Erchana here.
Time stamps:
3:00 - Who is Erchana?
8:30 - Combining forces to create Tip to Toe
11:10 - Pitching to clients
14:50 - Crashing a drone
19:00 - Avoiding getting injured
21:00 - Wilderness Society
30:00 - Trail runs
39:00 - Speed project
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11.01.2024
1 Stunde 12 Minuten
Dive deep into the world of climate tech funding with Annelieke
de Wit, PhD, and Joey Faust in this insightful episode of Life on
Planet A. Discover why climate tech is unique, its challenges,
and potential solutions. Learn about the Australian and NZ
context, the role of government, and the power of collaboration.
Timestamps included for key topics. Don't forget to like, share,
and subscribe for more!
Link to their journey -
https://fundinginnovationinclimatetech.substack.com/
0:00 - Joey and Annelieke’s favourite thing in the world
6:15 - Joey and Annelieke’s backgrounds
10:50 - Defining climate tech
18:50 - Examples of climate tech
20:05 - Really smart thing from Annelieke
21:18 - Fund return timelines
23:28 - The challenges of fundraising / what do VC’s really care
about?
28:40 - Impact locked definition
33:12 - Climate Tech landscape
37:51- The Climate Narrative
44:00 - Role of government in innovation
47:00 Collaboration between Climate tech firms
51:00 - Australian and NZ context
59:07 - Indigenous knowledge
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21.12.2023
47 Minuten
Episode Highlights:
The Oxygen Project's Mission: Vasser Seydel sheds light
on the Oxygen Project's mission to ignite a community of
climate champions and accelerate collective action through
digital storytelling, activist trainings, and impact campaigns
to build a climate-resilient tomorrow.
Deep Sea Mining Demystified: Delve into the fascinating
world of Deep Sea Mining as we unravel its intricacies. Vasser
Seydel provides insights into the extraction processes, debunk
the need for minerals in the Deep Sea and which type of mining
most interests people.
Environmental Impact: Discover the alarming consequences
of Deep Sea Mining on our climate and biodiversity. Our
discussion explores the devastating effects on marine
ecosystems, the delicate balance of underwater life, and the
ripple effects on the broader environment.
The Call to Action: Vasser Seydel discusses the urgency
for countries to Stop Deep Sea Mining and the importance of
collective action. Gain valuable insights into what
individuals, organizations, and governments can do to mitigate
the environmental repercussions.
Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we navigate the
uncharted waters of Deep Sea Mining, bringing awareness to its
environmental toll and exploring sustainable alternatives.
More information on DEM below:
https://www.theoxygenproject.com/deepseamining/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf1GvrUqeIA
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A sustainability podcast for those with good intentions. A podcast
about sustainability, the environment, politics and all the
craziness that’s going on in the world. You’ll hear it all from the
perspective of Bella, the marine ecologist and Heidi, the
sustainability consultant. Whether you're working in the field or
you have never heard of the term sustainability, welcome to Life on
Planet A.
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