Lottie Dalziel (born 1993) is an Australian sustainability expert and environmental advocate who has promoted eco-friendly lifestyles.[1] She is the founder of online retailer and sustainable company Banish.[1]
Lottie Dalziel | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1993 |
| Alma mater | Somerville House Queensland University of Technology |
| Occupation | Sustainability expert |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Awards | NSW Young Australian of the Year 2023 |
| Website | https://banish.com.au/ |
Dalziel is known for her contributions to the sustainable living movement in Australia through her company Banish and its recycling program BRAD.[2][3] She was named NSW Young Australian of the Year in 2023.[4][5] and Forbes 30 under 30 for Asia-Pacific Social Impact.[6]
Early life and education
editCareer
editIn 2018, Dalziel founded Banish, an organisation with a mission to educate and provide sustainable alternatives to consumers.[2] She began to raise awareness about sustainable living and provide accessible solutions to consumers, with education being the main focus.[1]
Dalziel created a sustainable hub at Central Station in Sydney, Australia.[8] It is home to interactive exhibits, a retail space, a recycling center and base of the nationwide the BRAD program[8][9]
Advocacy and achievement
editDalziel was named as one of Australia's Top 50 People in E-Commerce in 2023.[10] She was 2021's Business NSW Sydney Metro Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Banish won overall Business of the Year[11][12]
In 2023 Dalziel was named NSW Young Australian of the Year.[2][13]
Dalziel planted a tree for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Government House in 2023.[14][15]
References
edit- ^ a b c Gortan, Renata (April 26, 2023). "Eco queen Lottie Dalziel on a mission to solve Sydney's plastic problem". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Meet the 2023 Young Australian of the Year finalists determined to make a difference". ABC News. 2023-01-21. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ Emma, Levett (17 March 2023). "Genius solution to solve annoying recycling bin problem". News.com.au. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Lottie Dalziel". Australian of the Year. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ "Who will be 2023's Young Australian of the Year?". The Canberra Times. 2023-01-24. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ^ "Forbes 30 Under 30 2023: Social Impact". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ "Meet Lottie Dalziel Founder of Banish Education Platform". Banish. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ^ a b Blake, Dean (2023-04-11). "Banish founder Lottie Dalziel on creating Sydney's next sustainability hub". Inside Retail. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ "Meet Lottie Dalziel Founder of Banish Education Platform". Banish. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ McIlavaine, Heather (June 2023). "Top 50 People E-Commerce 2023" (PDF). Top 50 People E-Commerce 2023.
- ^ Announcement, Industry. "ECO-FRIENDLY ONLINE STORE BANISH WIN '2021 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR'". Zoii.co. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ Project, The Rum (2022-10-14). "Meet the Young Entrepreneur Seeking to Tackle Our Waste Issue". Medium. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ "Lottie Dalziel". Australian of the Year. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ "Coronation Ceremonial Tree Planting". Governor of New South Wales. Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ Barlass, Tim (2023-05-06). "Inside Sydney's private coronation garden party at Government House". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-09-05.