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.
Hannah, Marketing and Operations Coordinator
In your own words, what does your role at Banish entail?
My role at Banish changes every day, and that’s what I love about it! I assist with the digital marketing for Banish and the BRAD Program, assist & educate customers and workshop participants, pack our online orders and look after the store. I also proudly co-parent the Hub’s indoor plants.
What’s your favourite part of your job?
I tell her constantly, but I love working alongside and learning from Lottie. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience, and her commitment to the cause and hope for a greener, cleaner future truly inspires me. I also love meeting the people that come into the Sustainability Hub, and seeing them get excited by what we’re doing at Banish.
What’s your favourite sustainable swap?
My favourite sustainable swap is definitely a well-insulated keep cup, like the Pargo Insulated Stainless Steel Coffee Cup. I use it all the time; coffee, tea, miso soup - you name it! It keeps things piping hot for ages, and is so handy particularly when I’m in a rush.
What is something you wish everyone knew about sustainable living?
I think a lot of people, young people particularly, can get quite disheartened about the seemingly uphill battle in front of us when it comes to protecting the planet. I wish everyone knew that the small sustainable changes you make in your day-to-day life really do add up, and are making a difference- and that there’s plenty of good happening in the world of environmentalism and sustainability.
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 :)