Sustainability, circularity and the sea

Sustainability, net zero, circularity are all becoming mainstream ideas, expectations of consumers, criteria for product designers and necessities for marine industries to address.

Join our experts for a guided tour of these terms, their implications for business, opportunities for innovation and case studies to learn from. We will cover:

• What do these terms mean, in theory, but within specific industries and products? 
• What are the effects of these ideas on supply chains?
• Where are the greatest opportunities and innovations happening?
• How will things be different in the next 1, 3 and 10 years?
• What does this mean for WA businesses, investors and talent?

The discussions will draw on international and local cases and the direct experience of our guests working from global plastics initiatives to local equipment manufacturers and significant fisheries.

This is a conversation, not a lecture. The experts will discuss their answers to above, and are keen to discuss your questions. You can:

• Submit your questions in the registration below (get in early!)
• Ask live questions during the webinar and discuss with other participants

Presenters:

Andrew (Andy) Thomson is then Systemic Designer & Founder of Holonic. He has a degree in Industrial Design and Technology and was part of the first cohort of students on the very first Innovation, Enterprise & Circular Economy MBA developed in conjunction with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Andy has been on this “rethink the economy” journey, in one shape or form, now for more than 10 years, working with a network of local and international groups and experts. He applies his expertise to individual companies, whole industries and urban communities.

Andrew Outhwaite founded For Blue, at the centre of Blue Economy innovation in WA. He authored the first report on WA’s Blue Economy which identified sectors with the greatest future potential. Andrew has qualifications and international experience in in sustainability, leadership, human development and marine science. He applies his scientific training, a care for human development, and passion for entrepreneurial solutions to enable the health of whole systems. In WA, Andrew previously led the growth of social ventures including Meshpoints, StartupWA and Pollinators Inc.

Partners:

This webinar is part of Blue Growth and is supported by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Business Station, Australian Small Business Advisory Service and For Blue.