Sustainaroo Travels Podcast

About Sustainaroo Travels Podcast

The Podcast to sustainable living & travelling. We showcase people who are making real-world changes to live, work, and travel sustainably across Australia and beyond. Join us as we spotlight the everyday people making a difference. From eco-entrepreneurs to community leaders, we share their inspiring stories and practical tips for living more sustainably. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just starting your journey, tune in for empowering conversations that spark action. Watch the video on YouTube or Spotify or catch us on your favourite podcast platform.

Publisher

Sustainaroo Travels

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Apr 2024

Latest episode

26 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Aug 2026

   Sustainable Cafes | Marion Vigot Interview Pt 3

   In part 3 of our interview with Marion Vigot, we dive into her work with Responsible Cafes and the growing sustainable cafes movement reshaping cafe culture across Australia. As the organisation’s General Manager, Marion is helping cafes, communities, and everyday coffee lovers rethink single use waste and embrace sustainable habits. In this part of our conversation, she shares why it matters, how Responsible Cafes as a website and an organisation is creating impact. Responsible Cafes is an Australian not-for-profit initiative helping cafes reduce waste and embrace more sustainable practices, and a hub for helping people find sustainable cafes and see what cafes are doing to promote sustainability. The idea is to “connect eco conscious Aussies with sustainable cafes”.

2. 

   6 Dec 2025

   For the Love of Compost and Compostable Packaging | Marion Vigot Interview Pt 2

   In Part 2 of our conversation with sustainability trailblazer Marion Vigot, we dive deeper into what drives her mission. She shares why impact entrepreneurship is at the heart of her work, her passion for developing compostable packaging, and why she believes composting is one of the most important pillars of sustainability. Marion and her partner Alexis are “Regentrepreneurs on the road leading the Compost Revolution (https://www.instagram.com/ourcompostablejourney)”. Regentrepreneurs are entrepreneurs that care about regenerative development and regenerative sustainability, also known as impact entrepreneurs. They are travelling Australia in a converted bus, meeting with cafes and sharing their story, their certified home compostable packaging solutions (https://www.instagram.com/compostablealt/), and advocating for reuse via Responsible Cafes (https://www.instagram.com/responsiblecafes/). Marion’s dedication shines through as she explains how small changes, like rethinking packaging and embracing composting, can make a big difference for the planet.

3. 

   27 Apr 2025

   Compostable Alternatives: Home Compostable Solutions for Cafes | Marion Vigot Interview Pt1

   We spoke to composting goddess Marion Vigot, as part of our series about sustainable businesses - and we talked about all things composting. Marion runs two sustainable businesses, Compostable Alternatives and Responsible Cafes. She also travels Australia in a converted van, spreading her message as a real life sustainability superhero, with her partner Alexis Branlard.Marion is the co-founder and CEO of Compostable Alternatives, and together with her partner and co-founder Alexis, has made a brand that is 100% Australian owned, certified home compostable, and a certified social enterprise - and it’s all about home compostable packaging solutions.Compostable Alternatives is a regenerative packaging brand specialising in certified home compostable packaging for cafes. And when they say regenerative, they mean it - their vision is to turn packaging (usually seen as something single use that becomes waste) into compost, and then it will regenerate the earth, instead of polluting it. “If it’s not good for the worms, it’s not good enough.” is their motto for their packaging products.Webiste: https://www.compostablealternatives.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compostablealt

4. 

   12 Aug 2024

   Artivist Carolyn Cardinet | Exploring Sustainable Art

   We spoke to the gorgeous Carolyn Cardinet, a visual artist who works with waste. She makes stunning installations, wearables, necklaces, earrings and sculpture made of single waste plastics she sources. She has dedicated her whole artistic career to sustainability and sustainable art, and we at Sustainaroo Travels are blown away by her creativity and unbelievable things she can do with the single use plastics she finds on the road. This journey has led her to become an artivist, an accidental activist using art to create awareness. The impact of art on society is such that it creates a visual so that we can understand ideas easier. 🌐 ⁠⁠Full Show Notes⁠⁠ with detailed resources and further recommendations: https://sustainarootravels.com.au/art... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk5YV1l3YTJGMVFvbmZvMm1SakZpUGRwVXFQUXxBQ3Jtc0trX3VySXJtdzlYQWVKTl9sS1NkZ05vSlJKUmtQcUhwSGRZOG9sTzNUa056Mk1fLURoZzd0UFRYM1g5MkdvempHOTd4ZzRPOFk4WndpT3hwVTYzUlBHTllmTmZCVlpiYmx5elhiQTFOWHhfR01UcXJHaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainarootravels.com.au%2Fartivist-carolyn-cardinet%2F&v=RCUtpfCNqAo) 👥 Follow and check out her latest work: https://www.carolyncardinet.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmdFbTV4b19rdUllR2FIMnlLeGV1bnlPSUNHQXxBQ3Jtc0ttUlRmX2RBNmNVdHRFRjFCSV9iMFAzbldMZy1TbGhwMFZ1dUt6VW51S0x2SVF4bGVSQXhVM0xfME8ydk5EZHNwX0FlVk5VUTZ1SFRVU0pQVGt6b2ZIb3NmMnZEUTMwZDhEMGtqRUFIZFZkZWR2WXRCNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carolyncardinet.com%2F&v=RCUtpfCNqAo) Instagram:   / carolyncardinet_art   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTBBMHlBYlkxcHFENmF4N3k5VkJDaklXTjROd3xBQ3Jtc0tuRWFTMm1BVHZfQTZUVnF1dXBZV3BmN2RaZU9EUGxlbG4tdnNpem1ZVk5oTGxRM2VKNmw5U0lKdV82dzMtRjgtTzkwbmdEMkhtb2xYQnF6MVNTVFc1bHVkcjJ3YzdCRTFaZHZ3c3BZYU1qNVY1ZkJ4NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcarolyncardinet_art%2F&v=RCUtpfCNqAo) Interview Index: 00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=0s)- Chapter 1: Preview 00:48 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=48s)- Chapter 2: Intro 01:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=60s)- Chapter 3: Introducing Carolyn Cardinet 08:41 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=521s)- Chapter 4: Carolyn's Sustainability Journey 11:14 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=674s)- Chapter 5: Working with Bailey Arts 13:14 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=794s)- Chapter 7: Showing Waste She Has Collected & Uses 16:28 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=988s)- Chapter 8: The Plastic Problem 26:21 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=1581s)- Chapter 9: Movie Recommendations 28:18 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=1698s)- Chapter 10: The Problem with Fast Fashion | Finding Solutions 30:34 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=1834s)- Chapter 11: War on Plastic & the History 31:57 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=1917s)- Chapter 12: Recycling Plastic & Recycling in Australia 34:46 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=2086s)- Chapter 13: What Can We Do? 39:38 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=2378s)- Chapter 14: Finding Sustainable Art Wherever you are 41:26 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=2486s)- Chapter 15: Buying Artwork Made from Plastic 42:14 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUtpfCNqAo&t=2534s)- Chapter 16: Outro

5. 

   2 Jul 2024

   L'ada Soaps & Scents- Sustainable Cleaning & Skin Care Products

   In this episode we spoke to Deb, the owner and creator behind L’ada Soaps and Scents. It is a family business, Deb runs it with her husband Andrew and their two sons, Liam and Adam, also help out. All of their products are home made locally and are natural and sustainable. Deb told us about how they make a range of luxury artisan soaps for your body, hair and home. They also make skincare products  – a face oil and a scar serum. Together these products make a range of non toxic skincare that replaces many conventional products that are not as good for your skin and the environment. L’ada Soaps and Scents also makes a range of sustainable cleaning products, that are also better for your skin and the environment. Talk about sustainable swaps! 🌐 ⁠⁠Full Show Notes⁠⁠ with detailed resources and further recommendations: https://sustainarootravels.com.au/lada-soaps-and-scents/ 👥 Follow and support L'ada Soaps & Scents: https://ladasoapsandscents.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladasoapsandscents/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladasoapsandscents/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ladasoapsandscents Interview Index: 00:00- Chapter 1: Preview 00:26- Chapter 2: Intro 00:38- Chapter 3: About L'ada Soaps04:24- Chapter 4: The Soap Making Process 07:07- Chapter 5: Using Shampoo & Conditioner Bars 08:53- Chapter 6: Using Shaving Bars 09:37 - Chapter 7 : Using the Laundry Soap / Stain Remover 10:25- Chapter 8: Using DIsh Soap for Washing Dishes 10:54- Chapter 9: Switching to Soap Bars & Making them Last 12:01- Chapter 10: Washing Powder 12:50- Chapter 11: Skin Therapy 15:57- Chapter 12: Sustainability in L'ada' Soups 18:03- Chapter 13: Travelling with Soap Bars 16:45- Chapter 14: Where to Find L'ada Soups & Scents & Outro

6. 

   4 Jun 2024

   Into Coffee & Into Carry - Luke's Sustainability Hub

   Welcome to the latest episode of the Sustainaroo Travels Podcast! In this episode, owner of Into Coffee & Intro Carry in Collingwood Luke Phillips delves into the exciting opportunities for positive change in sustainability. Discover how his initial frustrations with traditional industrial design materials, like neoprene, sparked a journey into sustainable innovation. Luke shares his transformative experience of seeing the vast potential for redesigning products and to create a space to help promote a conversation around sustainability and change through various forms. Join us as we explore how aiming for more than just neutrality in sustainability can lead to thriving ecosystems. From upcycling waste materials to creating a vibrant community space at the zero waste cafe in Collingwood, this episode is packed with inspiring stories and practical insights. Learn about innovative projects, like turning spent coffee grinds into paper and soap, and meet other passionate individuals driving change in various fields. Tune in for an engaging discussion on flipping the script on sustainability, making it exciting and accessible, and how we can all contribute to a more abundant and eco-friendly future. Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation that promises to leave you motivated and ready to make a difference. 🌐 ⁠⁠Full Show Notes⁠⁠ with detailed resources and further recommendations: https://sustainarootravels.com.au/into-coffee-into-carry/ 👥 Follow and support Luke, Into Coffee & Into Carry: Location: 2A Robert Street, Collingwood, VIC, Australia ⁠Into Carry's (& Into Coffee's) Website: https://intocarry.co/ ⁠Into Coffee's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intocoffee.co ⁠Into Carry's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intocarry.co Into Coffee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intocoffee.co/ ⁠Into Carry's Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/intocarry.co/ ⁠Into Carry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intocarry.co Interview Index: 00:00- Chapter 1: Preview 01:01- Chapter 2: Intro 01:12- Chapter 3: Luke's Sustainability Journey 05:20- Chapter 4: Into Coffee & Into Carry 08:00- Chapter 5: Showcased Businesses 10:35- Chapter 6: Events, Classes and Products 12:33- Chapter 7: Into Coffee: Zero Waste Cafe 17:03- Chapter 8: Tetra Paks & the Udder Way 22:13- Chapter 9 : Takeaway Options 25:46- Chapter 10: Reducing Plastic Usage 28:15- Chapter 11: Wallaby Meat - Lenah 30:46- Chapter 12: Sustainability & Travel Tips 35:16- Chapter 13: Outro

7. 

   21 May 2024

   St Kilda Penguins & the Pier Redevelopment. Interview with Earthcare St Kilda

   In this episode of the Sustainaroo Travels Podcast, Lana and Flossy from Earthcare St Kilda share their insights on protecting the local penguin colony and managing the nightly view experience. Learn about the challenges and joys of managing penguin tourism, the exciting new pier redevelopment, and the proposal for a ticketing system with St Kilda Sea Baths. Fill out their survey and support Earthcare's mission of looking after the St Kilda Penguins and their future. 🌐 ⁠Full Show Notes (https://sustainarootravels.com.au/penguins-in-st-kilda/)⁠ with detailed resources and further recommendations 📋 Take the Survey (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWM3_vsFZffqqwBWAcv_Hi_KakGZgjP7lLX1x3ZbKYU45lJA/viewform) to give your say on the future of the St Kilda Penguins 👥 Follow and support Earthcare: Website (https://earthcarestkilda.org.au), FB (http://www.facebook.com/earthcarestkilda), IG (http://www.instagram.com/earthcare_st_kilda) 📠 Park Victoria’s Planned Proposal (https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/melbourne-region/st-kilda-pier-redevelopment) 🎥 Park Victoria’s Final Pier Design Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSorpfcou0E) Interview Index: 00:00- Chapter 1: Preview 00:38- Chapter 2: Intro 00:50- Chapter 3: Earthcare St Kilda 02:27- Chapter 4: St Kilda Pier Redevelopment 03:56- Chapter 5: Community Passion 05:42- Chapter 6: The Future of Penguin Guiding 06:33- Chapter 7: Community Survey - Have Your Say! 07:28- Chapter 8: About the Penguin Guides 09:22- Chapter 9: Viewing the Penguins in St Kilda 11:33- Chapter 10: Other Wildlife at the Pier 12:12- Chapter 11: Outro

8. 

   7 May 2024

   Easy Sustainability Tips for Travel & at Home | Maddie & Andreas' Interview Pt2

   Join Maddie and Andreas, owners of Providence Foods Bulk Foods Store, in part two of their interview, as they share practical insights on sustainable living in this episode of the Sustainaroo Travels Podcast. Discover easy swaps and conscious changes you can make to reduce waste and live more sustainably. From ditching harsh cleaners for vinegar and bicarb soda to opting for recyclable toothbrushes and reusable coffee cups, Maddie and Andreas provide actionable tips to minimize environmental impact without compromising on convenience. Learn about the relationship between travel, mindfulness, and community engagement, and how slowing down can positively influence sustainable choices. Whether it's embracing reusable cutlery and crockery for picnics or exploring local amenities mindfully, Maddie and Andreas highlight the importance of conscious decision-making in everyday life. Tune in to gain practical advice and inspiration for adopting a more sustainable lifestyle—one swap at a time. If you're passionate about sustainable living, don't miss part 1 of this series, where Maddie and Andreas delve into their personal sustainability journey and initiatives. Thanks for joining us on Sustainaroo Travels—where real people inspire real change. Full Show Notes: https://sustainarootravels.com.au/sustainability-tips Interview Index: 00:00- Chapter 1: Preview 00:25- Chapter 2: Intro 00:37- Chapter 3: Sustainable Swaps 04:01- Chapter 4: Small Sustainable Changes 06:49- Chapter 5: Sustainable Travel Tips 10:54- Chapter 6: BYO While You're Out 14:22- Chapter 7: Outro

9. 

   23 Apr 2024

   Providence Foods Bulk Foods Store | Maddie & Andreas' Interview Pt1

   Maddie & Andreas are the proud owners of Providence Foods. A bulk food store in Ferntree Gully, Victoria Australia. Helping you work towards zero waste, selling bulk food and eco-friendly products. In Part 1 of this interview, Maddie & Andreas share their passion for reducing the amount of single-use plastics, helping customers on their sustainability journey and promoting eco-friendly grocery shopping. Full Show notes (https://sustainarootravels.com.au/providence-foods) Reach out to Maddie & Andreas: Website (https://providencefood.com.au) Instagram (https://Instagram.com/providencefoods) --- Interview Index: 00:00- Chapter 1: Preview 00:41- Chapter 2: Intro 00:54- Chapter 3: Introducing Providence Foods 01:28- Chapter 4: Maddie's Story 04:09- Chapter 5: Andreas' Story 07:07- Chapter 6: Vote with Your Dollar 09:21- Chapter 7: In the Bulk Food Store: Products 13:08- Chapter 8: Benefits of Bulk Food Stores 16:17- Chapter 9: How Products are Packaged & Shipped 17:36- Chapter 10: Price vs Quality, Organic vs Non-Organic 21:37- Chapter 11: Going Online SOON 25:46- Chapter 12: Outro

10. 

    12 Apr 2024

    Intro/Teaser: Welcome to the Sustainaroo Travels Podcast

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