The Green List’s Rose Mary Petrass sat down for a chat with Retub founder Victoria Shannon, talking about the reuse and multi-use boom of post-lockdown Australia, how Retub works, and what it’s like living off-grid on an island.
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Quick Chats: Tamara DiMattina is the queen of sustainability hacks
If the popularity of reality TV is any indication, people love getting an insight into how other people live, date, dress, cook and consume. Here at The Green List, we are incessantly curious about the lives of the sustainability-conscious, and think a sneak peek into their guiding principles and daily habits are great sources of…
Paul Mead, Kernel Property, on what floats his boat
The trend for sustainable refits is on the up, says Paul Mead from Kernel Property. In the past six months, clients have been calling me rather than the other way around.“
Amy Beattie: On how a small green bank can make a big difference (and save you money)
Quick Chat: Amy Beattie of Good Green Home Loans says it would take just 15,000 loans moving away from the Big Four for ethical reasons for them to take notice.
Paul Davy: On South Australia’s sustainability champions
Quick Chat: “Irrespective of federal party lines or policies, the South Australian government finds ways through the sustainability maze,” says Paul Davy of dsquared.
Dean Turner: On organically growing a waste business
You know you’re on to a good thing when the line’s out the door and the creator of your product almost wishes they’d waited to sell it.
David Morehouse: A window into the business of getting what you pay for
“Many builders and providers are about to have heart attacks, so we’re trying to help them make small changes — before they start spending hundreds and thousands of dollars on compliance.”