GOING FOR GOLD
Another year of the Good Stuff awards has come to a close, and as always, we spent a whole lot of time crying “ooh!”, “aah!” and “hooley-dooley!” as we flipped through your entries. After much deliberation (and plenty of help from our wonderful judges), we’ve selected this year’s winners – and if you read on, you can find out all about them.
A massive high-five to everyone who sent in their work and had a go – we truly were blown away! To cast your eyes over the winning entries, plus a whole lot more, head to frankie.com.au/goodstuff
GREEN MY PLATE
SMALL BUSINESS
What do you do? We supply reusable, lightweight plates, bowls and cutlery to events, as well as wash stations, staff and compost bins. Our aim is to remove single-use food packaging and food scraps from landfill. Why did you choose that path? Jess Fleet: I’ve worked in the event industry for 10 years and have witnessed firsthand the huge amount of waste created, as well as the lack of responsibility and care for the environment. Ryan Jones: I was sick of being part of the problem and wanted to create an easy solution that would make a difference for everyone. One thing we should know about you? Will Overman: I make a mean Mexican feast. RJ: You can tell my mood based on how long it’s been since I was last in the ocean. JF: When I was seven, my primary school gave me a pen pal from England. Twenty-six years later, we still keep in touch. What inspires you? WO: The thought that no one is too small to make a difference. The greatest change comes from the bottom. Which tool could you not do without? JF: Lots of tea towels! You’d be surprised how quickly they get drenched. What do you stand for? RJ: Simple, sustainable measures that have a long-lasting impact on behavioural change. Creating new norms is how we can preserve this beautiful planet we call home. WO: A good sense of humour. Life shouldn’t always be taken so seriously. Why did you enter the Good Stuff awards? JF: To create some much-needed awareness around the waste crisis the planet is facing, and to show there are ways around the single-use mindset. Greatest creative achievement so far? WO: I’m really proud of the end product of our plate. It took quite a while to refine and what we ended up with is functional and looks awesome. Biggest lesson you’ve learnt? RJ: Everyone wants to be more sustainable, but a lot of people don’t know where to start. WO: That starting a business and having a full-time job is hard, especially when it’s with your partner. We have to make sure all our time together isn’t consumed by the business. What’s your next goal? RJ: In 2021 we want to divert 50,000 plates from landfill. That equates to 250 wheelie bins, which is as heavy as approximately six giraffes! Where can we see your work? Online at greenmyplate.com.au or on Instagram at @greenmyplate_au.
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