Meet the team
Lottie, Founder & Director
What's your favourite part of your job?
I love that no two days are ever the same but my favourite part would have to be getting out in communities educating and talking to people about how they can reduce their waste, recycle better and be a more conscious consumer.
What's your favourite sustainable swap?
How long is a piece of string! If I had to choose one product, right now it would be the Little Pepino Compost Bins. Composting was something as an apartment dweller I never thought possible but once I started (thanks Share Waste!) it made the biggest impact on reducing my landfill bin. This compost bin also looks great on my kitchen bench and is a great conversation starter.
What is something that you wish everyone knew about sustainable living?
Don't compare yourself to anyone else. We're all on our own journeys and we're all doing our best. It's a marathon not a sprint, just keep going!
Read more about Lottie's journey here
Lore, Customer Service and Lottie's EA
In your own words what does your role at Banish entail?
I am an assistant and customer service guru. I am responsible for any admin tasks that Lottie needs help with, from managing emails, adding/editing content on our website, helping with any customer service questions and managing social media posts.
What's your favourite part of your job?
My favourite part of my job is answering all of the emails. Aside from helping customers with their concerns, I also get to learn so many new things about recycling and sustainable living that I can apply in my daily life!
What's your favourite sustainable swap?
My favourite sustainable swap are the water bottles. I am an outdoorsy person, I love trekking and travelling so it's a go-to for me :)
What is something that you wish everyone knew about sustainable living?
One crucial aspect of sustainable living that I wish everyone knew is the cumulative impact of small, everyday choices. Sustainable living isn't just about big, dramatic changes; it's about the collective effect of millions of individuals making mindful choices.
Grace, Education and Operations Coordinator
In your own words, what does your role at Banish entail?
I’m primarily engaged with the everyday operations of the Banish sustainability hub - which can include a lot of different things! Some of these include overseeing the shop and interacting with customers, packing online orders, managing the BRAD recycling drop offs, and preparing the space for our various workshops and talks.
What’s your favourite part of your job?
I love talking to people about their own experiences and environmental journeys. At the Central Station hub we see people from all sorts of backgrounds in the environmental space, and I love that I can help uplift people’s efforts to live more sustainably. It also means I’m always learning new things about the environmentalism and sustainable living!
What’s your favourite sustainable swap?
One of my favourite sustainable swaps is probably period underwear. Sanitary products are an essential for all people with periods but because of their single-use nature, traditional products can create a lot of waste. Not only are period undies designed to be washed and reused (like any other piece of clothing), they’re also so much comfier than pads cause it’s just like wearing regular underwear! I love that there are different varieties based on how heavy your flow is and you can wear them overnight without fear of leaking.
What is something you wish everyone knew about sustainable living?
There isn’t one way to be sustainable. Sustainability will look different to different people depending on their access to resources, their lifestyles, and their individual values. It’s not all or nothing, so do what works for you, and leave the rest :)
Zoe, Production and Operations Coordinator
In your own words what does your role at Banish entail?
I help people with their BRAD drop offs, help create and implement systems for managing our BRAD growth and production of the BRAD range as well as packing online orders.
What's your favourite part of your job?
My favourite part about this job is that my hours are flexible and work around my university timetable. I am able to work hours that suit me. I also love the level of communication I have with Lottie, I enjoy the work and the atmosphere.
What's your favourite sustainable swap?
My favourite sustainable swap is definitely the shampoo bar, I have one currently that has lasted me around 2 months and I'm only halfway through it. It is both sustainable and more cost effective than bottled shampoo!
What is something that you wish everyone knew about sustainable living?
You don’t need to make one big leap to being 100% sustainable. Taking small steps is a great way to live sustainably.
Bhairave, Sales & Marketing Coordinator
In your own words, what does your role at Banish entail?
Sales & Marketing Coordinator. My role at Banish involves working alongside with the fabulous Amanda, connecting with corporates, schools and Universities and linking them with Banish and the different education programs we run.
What’s your favourite part of your job?
My favorite part of the job is connecting like-minded individuals and organisations with Banish, and showing them the many ways we can enhance recycling practices both personally and professionally. I also gain valuable insights myself on how to recycle household waste more effectively. Double win!
What’s your favourite sustainable swap?
This is such a hard question! I feel so much (delirious) joy having access to a compost system through ShareWaste. I can never go back. I share my kitchen waste with a sweet lady who kindly lets me compost with her and even gives me manure for my plants in return. I look forward to my chats with her every week. I also really love a reusable water bottle as a sustainable swap - I just need to get better at remembering to carry them with me when I go out!
What is something you wish everyone knew about sustainable living?
Baby steps, big impacts. It is not being perfect or completely overhauling your lifestyle overnight. Whether it's reducing single-use plastics, conserving water, or supporting eco-friendly brands, every little (but not-so little) action adds up. The key is to find sustainable practices that fit your life and gradually build on them. It's a journey, not a destination, and it's okay to start small.