Planet Shapers - Season 1

In this episode we bring you sustainable Australian stories from NAPCo - The North Australian Pastoral Company Five Founders and Cobram Estate.

Katherine McConnell believes in the power of solar energy so much that she quite literally bet the house on it.
Nearly 8 years into their journey, Katherine and her team at Brighte have helped over 100,000 homes around Australia harness the power of Solar Energy.
As Australia's second largest agricultural export, sugar is important to our economy. And now, Australian sugar farmers are implementing technologies that are better for both their bottom line and the environment. SmartCane BMP is an accreditation given to sugar cane farmers who are meeting the highest standards in farming practices. 

It's like a scene from a sci-fi movie: infrared technology on a search and destroy mission.The targets: weeds! Accurate to a 50 cent piece, this camera sprayer has helped one Australian grain grower reduce chemical usage by up to a whopping 90%.

Meet Australia's very first certified carbon-neutral large-scale brewery. Water efficiency, 100% renewable electricity, environmentally-friendly biogas...there's never been a better time to crack open a beer.

In the episode, we visit the Great Barrier Reef. We learn about the collaboration between Marine Biologist, tourism operators, traditional owners and scientists to monitor and protect the reef.

Laura Wells is also lucky enough to have her photo taken with social media icon and local Cairns personality Wally the Wrasse!

In this episode, how are dairy farmers adapting to climate change? What happens to your old, used tyres? And charging electric vehicles - what does the future of a transition towards EVs look like in Australia? 

In this episode, Food waste - when you're as big as iconic brand @kellanova, surplus stock is inevitable. In our next episode, we learn how Kellanova is leading the way in ensuring surplus stock gets to the people who need it!

We learn about saveBOARD, the sustainable plasterboard replacement which is the lowest carbon footprint wall and ceiling board on the market.

We visited cattle farmer Stuart to learn about the multiple sustainability projects he is currently exploring: a chamber for measure methane emissions, a functional carbon plant to produce biochar, energy from waste gases, sustainable feed crops, and more!

Air conditioning, green construction and employment opportunities for disadvantaged people. We learn which businesses are prioritising sustainability. 

In the episode, why does our story with international haircare and skincare brand Garnier Australia take us to #ladyelliotisland on the #greatbarrierreef? We look at this success story on how #HDPE plastic waste is being #upcycled into durable, waterproof handles for food and beverages and what is currently happening with battery recycling in Australia?