Net Optimism: Waste to Resource
Two weeks ago we held our first ever 'Net Optimisim' event in collaboration with the Morris Group at the Albert Park Hotel.
#NetOptimism is an event series where we invite change makers, innovators, and subject matter experts to discuss key topics that contribute to transitioning to an equitable and regenerative economy.
These events aim to bring together a broad cross-section of people, from businesses and the community, who want to learn, share practical information, synthesise new ideas, collaborate, and scale up local action.
For the first event in the series 'Waste to Resource', we explored innovative waste management methods and systems available to businesses to significantly reduce landfill and support a circular economy.
Morris Group, Impact Sustainability and Rewild Agency Director Hayley Morris hosted over 70 guests for our first panel event. Hayley was joined by Greenpeace Australia Pacific CEO, David Ritter, E3Sixty Limited CEO, Cameron Bain, and Revolve Your World Founder, Luke McConell for a thought-provoking conversation on all things waste.
The panelists agreed that there is reason for optimism and this quote from David Ritter sticks with us:
“Life fights for life. Given half a chance, nature will re-emerge. And if there is one thing we know, it’s that human beings working together can achieve just about anything. Despite the scale of the challenge, we must retain the vision, the dedication, the confidence, the commitment that the world flourishing is there for us on the horizon. If we cannot imagine a future where the world is flourishing, we will not be able to build and nurture one.”
We will be hosting our next #NetOptimism event in February. If you would like to join the conversation, please get in touch via hello@rewild.agency
Thanks to our incredible extended team, clients, and partners who joined us and brought the event to life, including Tai Lennon, Lauren Brumley, Lucinda Hirth, Sallie Geary, Jak Dyer, Sophie Hutchinson, Abbie Freestone + many more!
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