Lottie Dalziel

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Dalziel in February 2023
BornJune 1993
Brisbane, Queensland
Alma materSomerville House
Queensland University of Technology
OccupationEntrepreneur, journalist, sustainability expert and environmental advocate
Years active2008-present
AwardsNSW Young Australian of the Year 2023
Websitehttps://banish.com.au/

Lottie Dalziel (born June 1993) is an Australian entrepreneur, sustainability expert and environmental advocate known for her contributions to the field of sustainable living and her work in promoting eco-friendly products. Lottie is the founder of online retailer and sustainable company Banish[1].

Dalziel is known for her contributions to the sustainable living movement in Australia through her company Banish and it's recycling program BRAD[2], which tens of thousands of Australian households participate in[3]. She was named NSW Young Australian of the Year in 2023[4] and Forbes 30 under 30 for Asia-Pacific Social Impact[5].

Early Life and Education

Lottie Dalziel was born in 1993[6] in Brisbane.

She attended Somerville House in Brisbane for high school. She then went to Queensland University of Technology to study Media and Communications and Nutrition achieving a Bachelor Degree with Honours.

Career

Dalziel started her career working as a journalist for the ABC and Women's Health Magazine, which spurned her to focus her efforts on sustainability[7][8]. In 2018, Dalziel founded Banish, an organisation with a mission to educate and provide sustainable alternatives to consumers[2]. Dalziel begin to raise awareness about sustainable living and provide accessible solutions to consumers, with education being the main focus[9]. Banish has now helped over 300,000 Australians reduce their waste and meet their sustainability goals[10]. Banish achieved B Corp certification in 2022[11].

In 2020, Dalziel launched the BRAD (Banish Recycling and Disposal) program, allowing Australians an easy way to recycle household goods[9]. The BRAD program receives 1000 parcels a month from around Australia and volunteers sort through the recycling to send off to the appropriate recycling streams[9]. It has now sorted and recycled over 14 tons of plastic[3].

Dalziel created Australia's first sustainable hub at Central Station in Sydney, Australia[12]. It is home to interactive exhibits, a retail space, a recycling center and base of the nationwide the BRAD program[12][13].

Advocacy and Achievement

Throughout her career, Lottie Dalziel has been a vocal advocate for sustainability and waste reduction through consumer education[9].

Dalziel delivered a TEDx talk entitled 'The Power of Community in Fighting Climate Change' in 2020[14]. Dalziel was named as one of Australia's Top 50 People in E-Commerce in 2023[15]. Dalziel was 2021's Business NSW Sydney Metro Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Banish won overall Business of the Year[16][17].

In 2023 Dalziel was named NSW Young Australian of the Year[2][18].

Dalziel is a sustainability partner with Nespresso[19]. Dalziel is the Sustainability Editor of magazine Gritty Pretty[20].

Dalziel planted a tree for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Government House in 2023[21][22].

Personal Life

Outside of her career, Lottie Dalziel is known for her love of the ocean and is a regular swimmer and surfer[23] at her home in Bondi Beach[24]. She is an early waker, starting her days at 5am[25].

She is a member of the Bronte Surf Life Saving Club[26].

References

  1. ↑ "Lottie Dalziel". Ocean Impact Organisation. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Meet the 2023 Young Australian of the Year finalists determined to make a difference". ABC News. 2023-01-21. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Levett, Emma (March 17, 2023). "Genius solution to solve annoying recycling bin problem". News.com.au. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Lottie Dalziel". Australian of the Year. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  5. ↑ "Forbes 30 Under 30 2023: Social Impact". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  6. ↑ "Meet Lottie Dalziel Founder of Banish Education Platform". Banish. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  7. ↑ Dalziel, Lottie. "Lottie Dalziel Experience - LinkedIN". LinkedIN. Retrieved 6 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ↑ Staff, W. H. (2015-09-30). "Lottie Dalziel". Women's Health. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Gortan, Renata (April 26, 2023). "Eco queen Lottie Dalziel on a mission to solve Sydney's plastic problem". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved April 26, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ↑ "2022 NSW Sustainability Success Stories by Banksia Foundation - Issuu". issuu.com. 2023-04-13. p. 64-65. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  11. ↑ "Banish - Certified B Corporation - B Lab Global". www.bcorporation.net. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Blake, Dean (2023-04-11). "Banish founder Lottie Dalziel on creating Sydney's next sustainability hub". Inside Retail. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  13. ↑ "Meet Lottie Dalziel Founder of Banish Education Platform". Banish. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  14. ↑ The power of community in fighting climate change | Lottie Dalziel | TEDxDarlinghurst, retrieved 2023-09-05
  15. ↑ McIlavaine, Heather (June 2023). "Top 50 People E-Commerce 2023" (PDF). Top 50 People E-Commerce 2023.
  16. ↑ Announcement, Industry. "ECO-FRIENDLY ONLINE STORE BANISH WIN '2021 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR'". Zoii.co. Retrieved 6 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ↑ Project, The Rum (2022-10-14). "Meet the Young Entrepreneur Seeking to Tackle Our Waste Issue". Medium. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  18. ↑ "Lottie Dalziel". Australian of the Year. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  19. ↑ "Lottie Dalziel Becomes the New Sustainability Partner for Nespresso AU". www.nespresso.com. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  20. ↑ "About - Gritty Pretty". grittypretty.com.au. 2010-05-12. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  21. ↑ "Coronation Ceremonial Tree Planting". Governor of New South Wales. Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  22. ↑ Barlass, Tim (2023-05-06). "Inside Sydney's private coronation garden party at Government House". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  23. ↑ "Spotlight Series: Lottie Dalziel - Banish | Pod & Parcel". Pod & Parcel. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  24. ↑ "Meet the NSW nominees for the 2023 Australian of the Year Awards". The Canberra Times. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  25. ↑ hao (2019-11-14). "Balancing the Grind With Lottie Dalziel, Sustainability Expert, Founder & Freelance Editor". Balance The Grind. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  26. ↑ How to be more sustainable with Lottie Dalziel from Banish | How Do You Hustle, 2023-04-05, retrieved 2023-09-05

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