In this episode we sit down with Brad Scott, founder of Transmutation, the South Australian social enterprise turning plastic waste into high-quality, locally made products. Brad shares how a small workshop in Robe became a circular economy success story, transforming discarded plastics into items Australians use every day.

We explore how plastic recycling actually works, why regional manufacturing matters, and what needs to change to reduce waste across Australia. Brad also unpacks the environmental and economic challenges of plastic pollution, the role communities play in building a circular system, and the future of sustainable product design.

If you’re curious about recycling, circular economies, plastic waste solutions, or how a business can turn rubbish into real impact, this episode is the perfect place to start.

Discover Transmutations story here.

Find out more about AMRA here.

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In this episode of How To Save Our Planet, Lottie Dalziel speaks with Eliza Hobba, Head of Sustainability for FareShare and SecondBite, about the growing connection between food waste and food insecurity in Australia.

They unpack how millions of tonnes of perfectly good food are wasted each year while more Australians struggle to access nutritious meals and how food rescue organisations are bridging that gap.

Together, they explore:

• The scale of food insecurity across Australia
• How FareShare and SecondBite rescue surplus food and feed communities in need
• The economic and environmental impact of food waste
• Practical ways individuals and businesses can make a difference

This episode is a powerful reminder that reducing food waste isn’t just good for the planet — it’s essential for people too.

Listen now to learn how you can help create a fairer, more sustainable food system.

If you’re looking for more ways to save money while living sustainably, my book “365+ Ways to Save the Planet and Your Money at the Same Time” is available now — http://bit.ly/48Fs4CE

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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 Dalziel sits down with Alex Bastos, Resource Recovery Project Officer at Randwick City Council, to unpack one of Australia’s most successful waste initiatives — FOGO, or Food Organics and Garden Organics recycling.

Together they explore:

• What FOGO is and how it works
• Why it’s a game changer for reducing landfill and emissions
• How Randwick Council achieved such high participation rates
• Common myths about FOGO (and the truth behind them)
• Simple ways you can get involved — even if your council hasn’t rolled it out yet

If you’ve ever wondered what happens to your food waste after it leaves the bin — or how your local council can make a real impact on climate change — this episode is a must-listen.

Listen to How To Save Our Planet wherever you get your podcasts, and discover how local action is driving national change through FOGO.

If you’re looking for more ways to save money while living sustainably, my book “365+ Ways to Save the Planet and Your Money at the Same Time” is available now — http://bit.ly/48Fs4CE

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