12:45 – 1:30pm

Presented by Lottie Dalziel

MC: Danielle Binks

In this insightful and practical presentation, sustainability advocate, author, and NSW Young Australian of the Year 2023, Lottie Dalziel, will guide you through more than 30 easy and effective ways to reduce waste, save money, and embrace a greener lifestyle. Drawing inspiration from her book, 365+ Ways to Save the Planet and Your Money at the Same Time, Lottie debunks myths around sustainable living, offers creative and budget-friendly eco-swaps, and highlights how small changes can have a big impact. Whether you’re just beginning your eco-journey or looking to take it to the next level, this session will inspire you with actionable steps to make sustainable living accessible and rewarding.

Please note: Seating is unallocated. 

Bookseller UMINA BEACH BOOK NOOK will be onsite to sell books, which can be signed by the authors after the event.

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Lottie Dalziel

Lottie Dalziel is an award-winning sustainability advocate, educator, author, and founder of Banish, a platform dedicated to empowering Australians with the knowledge and tools to live more sustainably. Since launching Banish in 2018, Lottie has helped millions of Australians make more informed choices through education-first initiatives, including corporate workshops, community programs, and her pioneering Banish Recycling and Diversion (BRAD) Program, which successfully diverted over 1 million pieces of plastic waste from landfill in 2024 alone.

Recognised for her impact, Lottie was named NSW Young Australian of the Year in 2023 and has been featured in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for her contributions to sustainability and entrepreneurship. She has also delivered a TEDx talk, The Power of Community in Fighting Climate Change, further cementing her role as a thought leader in the environmental space.

MC: Danielle Binks

Danielle Binks is a Melbourne-based writer and literary agent with Jacinta di Mase Management. She is the author of bestselling middle-grade book The Year the Maps Changed, and the award-winning young adult books; Begin, End, Begin: A #LoveOzYA Anthology as well as The Monster of Her Age. Her latest middle grade novel is Six Summers of Tash and Leopold. Danielle also teaches Fiction & YA Writing in the Associate Degree of Professional Writing and Editing at her alum, RMIT University.