Toby Cummings
Team leader of Evaluation and Research at Sustainability Victoria. Toby will share the SV State of Sustainability report findings relevant to home energy efficiency, provide general advice and tips for householders, and present the findings from Healthy Homes on energy upgrades and health.
Kate Stewart
Director of Every Bit Counts, crafting sustainable events that make a positive impact without the waste. Joining us to explore success stories, common pitfalls, and innovative ideas for creating impactful, Planet First events.
Mario Mendez
Environmental Consultant specializing in waste management and minimisation as part of the Circular Economy team at Ratio. Mario’s work provides a peak behind the curtain of large scale waste management in high-density environments, and is with us to share insights into challenges, innovations and gaps in the current models.
Chris Buntine
A seasoned sustainability consultant dedicated to embodying his values through his work and personal life. He is currently leading a regenerative renovation of a 100-year-old California Bungalow in Hampton. Instead of demolition, the project focuses on reusing and recycling materials, achieving a remarkable 93% diversion from landfill to date. As the Regional Director in Melbourne for Atelier Ten, a global leader in sustainability consultancy, Chris brings nearly 30 years of expertise to drive regenerative design and create meaningful contributions to both people and the environment. Join him to explore his journey with the Living Building Challenge and discover inspiring practices in embracing the circular economy.
Dr Liz Hu
Liz is a junior doctor working in Victorian public system, and part of Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA). DEA is the leading medical voice on health and climate, and consists of volunteer doctors who influence policy and decision making through education, advocacy and campaigning. In the workplace, Liz is the sustainability officer representing trainee doctors and is an advocate for waste-reduction and education initiatives.
Kirsty Bishop-Fox
President of Zero Waste Victoria, Advocate, Educator and Trainer on all things Zero-Waste and Sustainability. Kirsty is a big picture thinker who’s changing the face of businesses, Schools and Councils in her unwavering drive towards a more sustainable future.
Anna Matilda, aka The Urban Nana
Author, educator and mentor, Anna is pionering Zero-Waste living, with Permaculture Principles in a rental property setting, giving traditional methods a modern makeover. Anna will be sharing her Waste less strategies, effectively managing your waste system
Lindsay Miles
Writer, educator, speaker, author, and passionate zero waste/plastic-free living advocate, Lindsay is a dynamic force in the movement toward sustainable living. Since 2013, she has inspired thousands through her platform, Treading My Own Path, offering actionable tips and strategies to live with less waste and more purpose. Lindsay’s impactful message has reached diverse audiences—from community groups and schools to government departments and international conferences. A TEDx speaker and media personality featured by BBC, ABC, the Guardian, and more, Lindsay is our champion of zero waste, poised to ignite change and motivation at the 2024 Zero Waste Festival.
Tracy Bartram
A dynamic comedian, broadcaster, and keynote speaker with over thirty years of experience entertaining audiences from Melbourne to LA and beyond. Renowned for her top-rating breakfast shows on Fox FM, Mix FM, and ABC Radio Melbourne, she now brings her humor and insights to corporate team-bonding through her creation, The Laughaholics Experience. Tracy’s life off-stage is equally vibrant; she practices permaculture, grows her own veggies, and embraces a zero-waste lifestyle through composting and op-shopping. A passionate advocate for the intersection of spirituality and creativity, Tracy is excited to contribute to the Zero Waste Festival, reflecting her commitment to sustainability and community.