In this episode of Sustainably Ever After, Lilah McDonald interviews Garth Ellingham, Founder of LUCKE, a sustainable apparel company redefining workwear with low-impact materials and thoughtful design. Garth shares his inspiring journey from professional sailing to creating clothing that embodies environmental empathy and innovation. Dive into the challenges, innovations, and impactful practices shaping the sustainable apparel industry. Garth recounts how his love for the ocean inspired him...

In this episode of Sustainably Ever After, Lilah is joined by Jeff Vollebregt, Founder and Director of ImpacTex, a local company leading the way in textile recycling. Jeff shares how his company is tackling the ever-growing issue of textile waste by diverting unwanted uniforms and old clothing from landfill and turning them into valuable products, all while reducing environmental harm. Jeff explains how ImpacTex treats waste as a resource, believing that sustainability leads to better...

In this episode of Sustainably Ever After, Lilah sits down with Dave Rouse, the Founder of CarbonClick, a business focused on helping individuals and businesses offset their carbon emissions. Dave is a social entrepreneur and sustainability advocate with a background in engineering and aviation. He founded CarbonClick to empower individuals and businesses to take meaningful action against climate change through transparent carbon offsetting solutions. Dave shares his journey into...

In this episode of Sustainably Ever After, Lilah speaks with Hayley Fraser-Mackenzie, the owner of Pacific Harvest, a New Zealand-based company specialising in edible seaweed. Hayley shares her business journey from her roots in Zimbabwe to her passion for sustainable food systems, the incredible benefits of incorporating seaweed into our diets, and how it can help reduce your carbon footprint. Hayley discuss the importance of sourcing seaweed from reputable companies, ensuring that it’s...

Welcome to the first episode of Sustainably Ever After! In this episode I sit down with Gaelle Thieme, the visionary Founder of Dust & Glow, a local pioneering beauty brand dedicated to sustainability through its waterless products. Gaelle shares her inspiring journey of creating waterless beauty products that challenge the norms of the industry. From formulating her first product in her kitchen to overcoming marketing challenges, Gaelle discusses the importance of sustainability,...

Hi I'm Lilah, host of NZBusiness magazine’s podcast 'Sustainably Ever After', proudly brought to you by OfficeMax. I am a teenage entrepreneur and have been on this journey since I was 10 when I started my social enterprise 'Water Us'. I am passionate about protecting our world and making a difference, and now I am excited to be sharing that passion with all of you through this podcast. On the podcast I'll be exploring the incredible world of sustainability and entrepreneurship. I interview...