Sabbu Gurung

Environmental professional with over four years of experience in waste education, auditing, and material recovery across local government and private sectors. Skilled in applying waste strategy principles through hands-on bin tagging, FOGO contamination reduction, and data-driven community engagement. Proven ability to deliver effective sustainability programmes, facilitate behaviour change, and implement circular economy initiatives focused on waste avoidance, resource recovery, and reuse. I recently completed a Master of Environment and Climate Emergency at Curtin University, with a strong foundation in circular economy, environmental governance, and local policy development. Brings both technical insight and strategic thinking to support evidence-based waste management policy. Quick learner and enthusiastic professional, with a willingness to take on new challenges and grow in strategic environmental roles.

Zero Waste F&B Outlet Project—Curtin University

• Proposed reusable system (stainless steel cups and cutlery) to reduce single-use waste on campus

FOGO Contamination Reduction—EMRC Sustainability Challenge

• Designed an innovative tracking and behavior change strategy in a team

Carry My Own Bag Campaign—Changragiri Municipality, Nepal

• Led an awareness campaign on the reduction of single-use plastic bags

Bucket composting workshop—Perth

• Hosted a small-scale composting workshop at home to encourage a reuse culture and promote composting as a means to enhance soil biodiversity

Understanding Sustainability: Creating a Local Leadership for a Sustainable Future, Himalayan Climate Initiatives, Nepal

- Zara Pedder (Resource Recovery   Group)
Manager Quality and Environment

Contact number:(+61   8) 9256 9555/0410 669270
Email: zpedder@resourcerecoverygroup.com.au

-  Frederic Morin-Gagnon (City of   Canning)
 Waste Project Office

Contact number: 0401  196 308

Email:  frederic.moringagnon@canning.wa.gov.au