Ananya Bhattacharya
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.
Darren Thorpe
Darren Thorpe is Managing Director of APR and a respected leader in Australia’s recycling sector. With over 40 years’ experience, he leads four integrated businesses – Australian Paper Recovery, APR Kerbside, APR Plastics, and APR ChemCycle. Darren is the driving force behind Australia’s first commercial-scale soft plastics pyrolysis plant, converting waste into new food-grade plastics. Known […]
Waleed
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.
Kirsty Bishop-Fox
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.