How To Save Our Planet

It felt fitting that the last Q&A episode of 2022 was Christmas-related. It is a jolly but often wasteful time of the year, in this mini ep Lottie covers a few simple ways to be lighter on the planet at this time of year. Read some more sustainable Christmas swaps here . If you have a sustainability question you'd like answered in 2023 please ask away here . If you’re looking for more ways to...

SunButter Skincare is the world's first certified palm oil free sunscreen that comes in a tin that's helping to protect you and the planet. In this episode, Lottie Dalziel chats to co-founder Tom Hiney about his journey to starting SunButter and also the difference between physical and chemical sunscreens. You can find out more about SunButter here or shop it here . If you enjoyed this episode don...

Glitter and Christmas have gone hand in hand for so many years! But now we're understanding the negative impact that glitter has on our planet so what should you go with your glittery Christmas decorations? Lottie answers all in this Q&A episode. If you have a sustainability question that you'd like answered please ask it here ! Otherwise don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out on anot...

Samsara Eco is tackling plastic pollution at the source, biohacking its way to break down and infinitely recycle plastic. This week Lottie interviews, Mirte van der Lugt from Samsara Eco who explains what's happening in their newly funded labs and what they're working toward. Find out more here . If you’re looking for more ways to save money while living sustainably, my book “365+ Ways to Sav...

It feels like there are more sales on than ever right now. With discounts galore, it is easy to get swept up in the marketing hype but sustainability expert Lottie Dalziel explains how to shop sustainably AND grab a great deal. If you have a sustainability question that you'd like answered please leave your message here . Otherwise, rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts....

E-commerce has exploded! Over 10% of global CO2e emissions are from transport and logistics. Whilst we can take public transport or walk to work the same doesn’t really go for our e-commerce purchases. In this episode, Lottie Dalziel chats with James Chin-Moody, CEO and Co-founder of carbon-neutral shipping company Sendle. If you’re looking for more ways to save money while living sustainably, my...

Did you know that just 9% of plastic gets recycled in Australia? BRAD is Banish's Recycling and Disposal Program that I created two years ago as a solution for Aussie households to recycle hard to recycle items like blister packs and beauty products. Listen up to hear more of the story. Here's how to start recycling with BRAD. Do you have a sustainability question that you'd like to know the answe...

Famously described by the New York Times as the ‘poster boy of zero waste living.’ Floral artist, and zero waste expert Joost Bakker wants to design out waste, he believes in using nature’s systems to work in harmony to build a greener future. GREENHOUSE BY JOOST is an inspiring feature documentary following Bakker as he builds a self-sustaining home in the centre of Melbourne, an ecosystem that p...

I'll be the first to admit that recycling isn't easy! It is confusing, overwhelming and difficult to understand. That's why I'm here - to help make it easier. In this episode, we discuss the most common mistakes that Australians make and how to get it right. Submit your sustainability questions here . If you’re looking for more ways to save money while living sustainably, my book “365+ Ways to Sav...

I'm a sustainability expert and I'll be the first to admit that I still get recycling wrong. It is complicated, confusing and downright difficult! In this episode, Lottie chats with Sarah Sannen the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Program Manager about why recycling is so hard and how it is (hopefully) about to get a whole lot easier. if you enjoyed this episode make sure you If you’re looking...

This Q&A episode is a little different this week, not only does Lottie Dalziel answer an audience question but we hear from the team at Project PARGO about how to get your local cafe to give reusables a go.  Submit your sustainability questions here . 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 Ti...

For most Australians access to clean drinking water is as simple as turning on a tap. But in reality, only 1 in 3 people globally have access to safe drinking water. Ellie McGovern and Dylan Rowe are the co-founders of Project PARGO a company that is on a mission to change this. Shop Project PARGO now and find out more about their clean water projects here . If you’re looking for more ways to save...

Saving money and the planet at the same time is possible. In this episode I share my top tips for how your sustainable habits are also lighter on your wallet too. On the  How To Save Our Planet  podcast every Wednesday we will answer one of your questions! If you have a burning sustainability question (it could be anything from recycling to composting to slow fashion!) then please a...

The fashion industry is the second biggest polluter in Australia after oil and gas but Australians are also the second largest consumers of textiles around the world. In this episode, Lottie talks to Zoltan Csaki, co-founder of Citizen Wolf, the made-to-order t-shirt company which is challenging the fashion industry. This episode speaks about the impact of the clothing industry on our planet but a...

This question has to be one of my most frequently asked! To be honest, I don't love answering it as you'll hear but for you I have, listen up. These are the first swaps I made: Stainless steel straws Bamboo toothbrush Reusable coffee cup Hand-knitted dish cloths Compost bin They are all available here . If you have a planet-related question then I want to hear it! Submit yours here . If you’re loo...

Australians throw away over $2,000 worth of food every year or 1 in every 5 shopping bags. Peita Pini is on a mission to change this! She is the creator of The Swag bag a revolutionary product that keeps your fruit and vegetables fresher for longer! Peita has appeared on Shark Tank and her Swags were featured as one of Oprah's kitchen must-haves in 2019. Shop the Veggie Saver here , and find out m...

When I first started my sustainability journey I didn't even give composting a second thought. No backyard = no composting, right? Wrong! In this episode you can find out how to compost without any space whatsover. If you have a planet-related question then we want to hear it! Submit yours here . If you’re looking for more ways to save money while living sustainably, my book “365+ Ways to Save the...

We're fortunate enough to have Stef and Jess Dadon on for our first guest ep of the How To Save Our Planet podcast! From fashion bloggers and creators to founders of footwear brand TWOOBS these powerhouses are kicking goals! In this episode, we talk about their environmental pivot and how hard it is to run an environmentally-focused fashion label. Don't forget to subscribe so that you don't miss o...

This is a question that I get asked way too often! It can also be very confusing and there isn't a lot of information on there on what to do with your lids but here's your answer. Do you have a planet-related question you'd like answered? Submit yours here . 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...

I’m Lottie Dalziel, a sustainability expert with a passion for the planet. But it hasn’t always been that way, four years ago I made a New years resolution that actually stuck, I pledged to do better for the planet. I’ve dedicated my life to making living sustainably EASY, so easy that there’s no reason not to save the planet. In this podcast series, you’ll hear me talk to experts and everyday ind...