How To Save Our Planet
Episodes
Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions: Setting Sustainable Habits That Actually Stick
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for sustainable New Year’s resolutions that are realistic, affordable, and easy to maintain? In this episode of How to Save Our Planet, we b...
From Problematic Plastic Breadtag to Purpose: Brad Scott on Transmutation
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Brad Scott, founder of Transmutation, the South Australian social enterprise turning plastic waste into high-quality,...
The Real Cost of Food Waste — and the People It Affects Most
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How To Save Our Planet, Lottie Dalziel speaks with Eliza Hobba, Head of Sustainability for FareShare and SecondBite, about the grow...
FOGO in Action: Randwick Council’s Success Story
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your food scraps and garden clippings could help grow new life instead of going to landfill?In this episode of How To Save Our Planet, Lottie ...
Goterra: Maggot Farming, The Future of Food Waste Recycling
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How To Save Our Planet, we delve into an innovative solution to food waste recycling: maggot farming. Join me as I speak with Goter...
Composting Made Simple: Your Questions Answered
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Composting doesn’t have to be complicated — and in this episode, sustainability expert and author Lottie Dalziel answers all your biggest composti...
Sustainable Kitchens and Second Chances with Cornersmith’s Alex Elliott-Howery
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lottie Dalziel is joined by chef, author, and sustainability advocate Alex Elliott-Howery, the co-founder of the food waste-fighting ...
Half-Eaten: What Australians Are Getting Wrong About Food Waste
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australians waste over 7 million tonnes of food every year, and most of it could’ve been eaten. In this episode, sustainability expert Lottie Dalzie...
We're back!
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new season of How to Save Our Planet is here! Hosted by sustainability expert and author Lottie Dalziel, this season dives into the everyday actio...
From Threads to Soil: Farmer’s Quest for Circular Cotton Solutions
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this groundbreaking episode as we explore the world-first trial led by Sam, a visionary cotton grower, to return used cotton clothing to th...
Bamboo Bliss: Intimates with purpose, the evolution of Boody with Shaun Greenblo
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A central element of Boody's approach is the use of bamboo-based fabrics. We'll uncover the remarkable sustainability benefits of bamboo, from its rap...
BYO Containers: Is it illegal to BYO?
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the BYO Containers story—a call to action for change. In this episode, Lottie Dalziel chats with Bianca Cottle, founder of BYO Containers, t...
Soft Landing: Keep your old mattresses out of landfill in one go
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of sustainable practices and the circular economy. Join us in this eye-opening episode...
Protect Australia’s Ocean for good: A deep dive with Dave Rastovich
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the depths of ocean conservation and activism with our extraordinary guest, Dave Rastovich. A global sport activist, co-host of the Waterpeo...
Breaking up with non-stick: Kate Slavin's mission for sustainable kitchens
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With 72% of Australians disposing of non-stick pots and pans, Kate delves into the startling consequences of this widespread practice. We explore the ...
Sipping Sustainability: Coffee Cup Recycling with Brendan Lee of Simply Cups
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join us for an engaging and relaxed chat with Brendan Lee, the coffee cup recycling extraordinaire from Simply Cups....
Striving for climate action with independent Allegra Spender MP
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lottie is chatting with independent Allegra Spender. Allegra is part of the group dubbed the teal independents and strives for climat...
Ditching Plastic, Changing Lives with the Plastic Free July Movement with Rebecca Prince-Ruiz
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an empowering episode as we sit down with Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, the inspiring founder of Plastic Free July. We delve into the origins of th...
Thread Together: Empowering Through Threads and Transforming Lives with Andie Halas
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Lottie sits down with Andie Halas, the visionary founder of Thread Together, a remarkable not-for-profit organization dedicated to red...
Reground: Brewing Sustainability and Community Connections
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lottie is chatting down with Ninna Larsen, the unstoppable Founder & CEO of Reground. Join us as we dive into the caffeinated wor...
Good Edi: Sipping Sustainability unveiling the Good Edi evolution for edible takeaway
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Good Edi is a trailblazing company addressing the environmental impact of single-use takeaway cups. In this engaging interview, we talk to founders Ca...
The Thankyou Story: Rebranding for Positive Change and the Rise of Refillables
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an engaging and friendly conversation with Daniel Flynn, the Co-founder of Thankyou, as we dive into their remarkable journey of rebrandin...
Sustainable Threads: Exploring the World of Natural Fashion Fibres
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucianne Tonti is the author of Sundressed a book that highlights the use of natural fibres in the textile industry. In this episode, Lottie talks to ...
Revolve RECYCLING: From Waste to Wheels The Circular Journey of Bikes and Scooters
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lottie talks with Guido Verbist, the General Manager of Revolve Recycling, a pioneering company dedicated to recycling and redeployin...
Pouring Sustainability: How Hidden Sea Wine is Redefining the Wine Industry
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richie Vandenberg is the “Captain” and co-founder of Hidden Sea Wines. A sustainable wine company who is challenging the norm behind the wine indu...
David Finnigan: The art of storytelling the devastation of climate change
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Finnigan is a climate change theatre maker, what does that entail you ask? Well in this episode Lottie dives deep into David's journey and his a...
Worm farming 101: your go-to guide to getting a wriggle on
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Churton is fighting food waste! The Worm Monger, wrangler of worms, rioter against household food waste and soon-to-be Dr Food Waste. Hannah al...
Emma Lewisham: How Emma pioneered refillable and clean beauty
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The beauty industry uses 120 billion products each and every year but one New Zealander is trying to change that. Emma Lewisham is the beauty and the ...
CandleXchange: How to choose a more sustainable candle
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CandleXchange delivers environmental benefits by reusing the containers to make more candles, using natural ingredients including pure soy wax and cot...
A climate psychologists tips on dealing with eco-anxiety
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Kennedy-Woodard is a Climate Coaching Psychologist and the co-founder of Climate Psychologists, an organisation which designs programs for schoo...
Sea Forest: Seaweed the game changer for cows farts
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Elsom is the CEO of Sea Forest and Aussie start-up which to put it simply is using seaweed to fight climate change. Sea Forest is the first in the...
ACOR: A dumpster dive into recycling in Australia + soft plastic recycling
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recycling in Australia can be difficult, confusing, and downright overwhelming. In today’s episode, Lottie is chatting with, Suzanne Toumbourou, the...
The Essentials Club: Mending your clothes can be easy and so simple
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maddy is a slow-living enthusiast and the founder of The Essentials Club a website and social media platform that teaches people how to make and mend ...
Everything you need to know about cloth nappies
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Avery is a sustainability consultant and a cloth nappy business so is the perfect person to talk all things cloth nappies. Cloth nappies come in ...
Earth Worthy: Why isn't anyone talking about jute?
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earth Worthy is a social enterprise employing survivors of a garment factory in Bangladesh. Their makers are well-paid and are able to provide for the...
Gas cooktops: the impact they're having on our environment and our health
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once the gold standard in home cooking gas stovetops have recently come under fire. Not only for their safety but also for their environmental impact....
Connie Cao: A beginner’s guide to backyard and balcony gardening
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Connie Cao is an urban gardener. She and her husband have transformed their inner-city Melbourne backyard into a thriving urban oasis, producing every...
How to travel lightly and sustainably
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Travelling sustainably is tricky! You're already out of your depths then throw in making the planet a priority and it is even harder. In this mini-ep ...
Cruelty Free International: Busting beauty myths on animal cruelty
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Thew is the global CEO of Cruelty Free International. Cruelty Free International has been campaigning for animal rights for over 100 years ag...
WOSUP: How sports stadiums are going single-use plastic free
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
War On Single Use Plastics is tackling the use of single-use plastic cups at stadiums and events around Australia. Their solution is a returnable, rec...
Never Ever Pay Retail: How to bag the best op shop finds
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Klose is the brains behind Never Ever Pay Retail, she’s been successfully thrifting for many years now and regularly shares her top tricks an...
90% of Australia's bee population could be wiped out
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The varroa mite has made headlines across the nation sadly being detected in Northern New South Wales. Why are beekeepers around the world terrified o...
Honey fingers: Backyard beekeeping, why bees are our greatest teachers
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Dowse is the founder of Honey Fingers. He is an expert beekeeper and in this episode, he explains so eloquently how bees are integral to our dail...
Simple switches for a more sustainable kitchen
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The kitchen is arguably the epicentre of your home and because of that, it is probably the area in your household that creates the most waste. From pl...
Sarah Wilson: From food waste to fashion why we need to rethink our consumption
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Wilson has been described as a force of nature. She is a passionate activist that is taking the planet’s future into her own hands. The multi-...
How to reduce your waste in your laundry
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest no one enjoys doing laundry, it's probably the least exciting part of your home routine. But inside your laundry is where around ...
Goterra: Maggot farming is a thing, here's how it helps our planet
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Olympia Yarger is the CEO and founder of Goterra and most recently has been named the 2023 ACT’s Australian of the Year. Goterra is fighting food wa...
6 ways to reduce waste in your bathroom
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many quirky bathroom products around that can help you significantly slash your waste, so here are a couple of my faves.Don't forget...
Who Gives A Crap: Is recycled toilet paper made from old toilet paper?
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who Gives A Crap is best known for its innovative spin on what was traditionally a boring industry. In this episode, Lottie Dalziel chats with Elissa ...
Why I started living sustainably (and launched Banish)
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! I'm Lottie Dalziel the host of this podcast but I thought for this mini-ep I would talk a little bit about my journey, how I got into sustainabili...
How to have a more sustainable Christmas
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It felt fitting that the last Q&A episode of 2022 was Christmas-related. It is a jolly but often wasteful time of the year, in this mini ep Lottie...
SunButter: What's the difference between physical and chemical sunscreens?
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SunButter Skincare is the world's first certified palm oil free sunscreen that comes in a tin that's helping to protect you and the planet. In this ep...
What should I do with my glittery items this Christmas?
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Glitter and Christmas have gone hand in hand for so many years! But now we're understanding the negative impact that glitter has on our planet so what...
Samsara: How to infinitely recycle plastic with the help of bio-critters
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Samsara Eco is tackling plastic pollution at the source, biohacking its way to break down and infinitely recycle plastic. This week Lottie interv...
How to shop sustainably in sales season
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It feels like there are more sales on than ever right now. With discounts galore, it is easy to get swept up in the marketing hype but sustainability ...
Sendle: The environmental cost of e-commerce deliveries
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
E-commerce has exploded! Over 10% of global CO2e emissions are from transport and logistics. Whilst we can take public transport or walk to work the s...
What is BRAD?
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that just 9% of plastic gets recycled in Australia? BRAD is Banish's Recycling and Disposal Program that I created two years ago as a sol...
Joost Bakker: What does a zero waste home really look like?
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Famously described by the New York Times as the ‘poster boy of zero waste living.’ Floral artist, and zero waste expert Joost Bakker wants to desi...
The biggest recycling mistakes Australians make
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'll be the first to admit that recycling isn't easy! It is confusing, overwhelming and difficult to understand. That's why I'm here - to help make it...
ARL: The easiest way to tell if you can actually recycle something
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm a sustainability expert and I'll be the first to admit that I still get recycling wrong. It is complicated, confusing and downright difficult! In ...
Can you recycle coffee cups? + how to get your local cafe to accept your reusables
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Q&A episode is a little different this week, not only does Lottie Dalziel answer an audience question but we hear from the team at Project PA...
Project PARGO: Quitting single-use plastics and providing water to those in need
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For most Australians access to clean drinking water is as simple as turning on a tap. But in reality, only 1 in 3 people globally have access to safe ...
How can you be sustainable on a budget?
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saving money and the planet at the same time is possible. In this episode I share my top tips for how your sustainable habits are also lighter on your...
Citizen Wolf: The devastating impact of e-commerce returns on our planet
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The fashion industry is the second biggest polluter in Australia after oil and gas but Australians are also the second largest consumers of textiles a...
5 items to kickstart your sustainability journey
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This question has to be one of my most frequently asked! To be honest, I don't love answering it as you'll hear but for you I have, listen up.These ar...
SWAG: Solving Australians annual +$2000 problem + growing a business with Shark Tank & Oprah
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australians throw away over $2,000 worth of food every year or 1 in every 5 shopping bags. Peita Pini is on a mission to change this! She is the creat...
How can you compost without a backyard?
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I first started my sustainability journey I didn't even give composting a second thought. No backyard = no composting, right? Wrong! In this epis...
TWOOBS: How an environmental pivot changed their lives and business
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're fortunate enough to have Stef and Jess Dadon on for our first guest ep of the How To Save Our Planet podcast! From fashion bloggers and creators...
Should you keep bottle tops on or off when recycling?
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a question that I get asked way too often! It can also be very confusing and there isn't a lot of information on there on what to do with your...
How To Save Our Planet
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m Lottie Dalziel, a sustainability expert with a passion for the planet. But it hasn’t always been that way, four years ago I made a New years r...