"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, realism 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.
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.
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.
About Brody:
Brody has been a part of the team for over 10 years now, and in that time has worn just about every hat under the sun.
He works closely with Councils and clients to organise and manage our workshops and online programmes, promotes events far and wide, and helps make sure everything runs smoothly.
In recent years, Brody managed several research projects focused on behaviour change, helping shape and strengthen our programmes as we continue to grow and evolve.
Originally from the Bay of Plenty and armed with a degree in Business Management (majoring in Marketing), he brings both strategy and heart to everything he does.
Outside of a passion for sustainability and behaviour change, you’ll find him watching or playing sport (especially cricket and basketball), strumming his guitar, op-shop hunting, and hanging out with his dogs, Bingo and Muffin
Waste Free Period Programme Manager
Charlotte Baker
Phone: +64204961317
Email: charlotte@wastedkate.co.nz
About Charlotte:
With a strong background in project management and administration, Charlotte plays a key role in delivering our Waste Free Period Programme in schools and community groups across the country.
As both a presenter and project manager, she's on a mission to break the stigma around periods and educate people about reusable alternatives with a practical and judgement free approach.
She also supports the wider business with admin and project coordination, to help keep the wheels turning behind the scenes.
Passionate about sustainability and simple living, she is proudly the token office hippy, bringing a calm energy and thoughtful perspective to everything she does.
Outside of the office, she's usually dancing on her surfboard, experimenting in the kitchen, or lovingly tending to her plants and sourdough starter.