"If every one did just one small thing for our environment every single day, we will start to make a difference that will count"
- Kate Fenwick -
Our
Mission
About Our Team
Specialising in public, corporate and private education, Waste-Ed With Kate delivers tailor-made sessions, drawing on common consumer insights to deliver captivating, motivational presentations to create meaningful consumer behaviour change.
We pride ourselves on our relatability, realisim and positive approach to the waste problem. We believe every kiwi can make a change for a better tomorrow
About Kate:
I'm not a vegan, I drive a V8, and don't hug trees, but I do care about the future of the planet.
When I discovered that there is no magical hole in the ground that disappears our overconsumption of single-use products, I got worried, and then I got educated.
The topic of waste can be hard to navigate (and often boring), because there are so many myths surrounding waste, recycling, compostable and biodegradable products that people get overwhelmed.
I have been called many things, The Nappy Lady, NZ's own waste free warrior, and a should be stand up comedian and I now currently go by the name Kate....
I run up to 200 events per year in person and online and have been touring the country talking about rubbish for over 17 years now.
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In all of my courses I draw from my own experiences as a typical modern day consumer by sharing stories and insights to create a greater awareness of the choices we are making.
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Lets face it, if we all do nothing because it seems like we are not making a difference, or if we keep burying our heads in the sand thinking the problem is too big, nothing will ever change and we have to question what legacy will we leave our future generations.
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About Brody:
Brody has been a part of the team for over 10 years now, and has taken on a wide variety of roles over the years.
Brody works with Councils and other clients to organise and manage the workshops, and our online programs, plus works with Acacia to promote the events.
Brody has recently stepped into the presenting field running different sessions at schools, as well as helping at the business sessions.
In 2023/24, Brody also managed a couple of research projects around behaviour change, with the findings helping us continue to develop and improve our various programs.
Brody is also from the Bay of Plenty, and has a Business Management degree, majoring in marketing.
Outside of a passion for sustainability and behaviour change, he enjoys sports (particularly cricket and basketball), playing guitar, and op-shop hunting.
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About Acacia:
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Acacia has been with us for a couple of years now. She manages and delivers the Waste Free Period Program in schools all over the country.
This program has grown to being delivered in close to 100 schools and community groups per year, and educates thousands of our young people on their options when it comes to reusable period products.
Acacia works behind-the-scenes in operations, managing some of our social media channels, and contributing to our reporting processes. Her efforts help keep our community engaged up to date and councils informed about our initiatives.
Acacia is another Bay of Plenty local who has recently graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Health Science, majoring in Integrated Human Health.
From a background in Community-Led Development, Acacia has worked within the food rescue sector which gave her a first-hand perspective on food and organic waste, and the environmental implications it can have.
When Acacia is away from the office, you will find her on the netball court playing for her local club amongst other things.
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