Australian sustainability expert
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]
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
Lottie Dalziel was born in 1993 in Brisbane.[7]
Career
In 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
Dalziel 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]
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