Upstarts 03
4 PINES BREWING COMPANY
‘It’s really nice to work with people who give a crepe. Everyone kneads a good beer and we know this one’s scone be a good one. With the way the world is going we’ll all be toast soon.’
Over at the 4 Pines Brewing Company, Andrew Tweddell has brewed their first ever officially carbon positive beer! Dubbed ‘The Upcycle Ale’, this brew is made with bread leftover from the day’s production. On their 10th anniversary, some of their brewers got together with a group of people from Brasserie Bread, Provenance Flour and Malt, Edge Environment and two barley farmers in order to brew an eco-friendly beer. The result? A beer that ended up having a carbon footprint that was smaller than a regular brew!
GREEN COLLECT
‘From our beginnings in 2005 we have believed in the importance of creating supportive and inclusive workplaces. For many of us, Green Collect feels like a big extended family.’
A little over ten years ago, Sally Quinn and Darren Andrews decided that it was time for an organisation that cared not only for people, but the planet we live on too. They called it Green Collect. Their objective? To collect hard-to-recycle office waste and find the most environmentally friendly outcome for it. With stores in both Yarraville and Braybrook—and an online store as well—Green Collect has what you need when it comes to high-quality, second-hand office materials, clothing and homeware, and organic body care. The organisation is run in an ‘authentically inclusive way’ and creates job opportunities and training for people with disadvantages –including those who come from refugee and homeless backgrounds.
RYAN TILLEY
‘My realisation of the challenges faced due to physical disability and mobility inspires me to develop products that assist individuals to retain their independence and aid their integration into society.’
Ryan Tilley is no stranger to hard work. A look at his website brings up a whole host of wondrous innovations geared towards making the lives of those who are less mobile – whether due to age or disability—a little easier. From furniture, to apps to road safety projects, Ryan does it all. One of his projects involves a system of rails and sleds made from bamboo that will help the Koh Dambang people to transport cargo up and down the Mekong River, taking into account the skills and resources available to the people. Another project—the Universal Bottle Pourer—was created in just 72 hours for people who have difficulties with gripping bottles and effectively pouring liquids. It can be modified to suit individual needs and could come in use for people with Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s disease, fractured wrists or arms, visible disabilities and Arthritis to mention just a few.
SCHOOL BYTES
‘I sit there some nights looking at the computer, thinking, ‘how can I make things better?’ Technology is always changing, so it’s really exciting.’
In 2015, Blake Garrett took under consideration all the things he used to overhear his school’s office staff complain about when talking about their cumbersome school system and used them to develop School Bytes. The software consists of a fully customisable cloud-based solution that provides schools with the means to run as effectively and smoothly as possible. With School Bytes, staff, students and parents have an easy and quick way to communicate and share data with each other. Paying and tracking fees, sharing class resources and sending reminder emails for school functions and other important dates can all be achieved with the touch of a button. Initially having only 15 schools in New South Wales using the system, Garrett now provides this system to over 330 New South Wales government schools – all while employing just six members of staff!