Stephanie Pontet

Passionate and results-driven environmental advocate with a strong foundation in law, water management, and sustainability education. Successfully managed large-scale events with over 34,000 attendees combined and coordinated with numerous food/drink vendors to achieve high participation rates in using reusable serve ware. Proven track record of collaborating with local councils and organisations to lead waste education, promote circular fashion, and empower communities through innovative sustainability initiatives.

• Successfully managed multiple large-scale events with a combined attendance of over 34,000 community members.
• Coordinated with numerous food/drink vendors to ensure high participation rates in using reusable serve ware.
• Achieved significant waste minimisation across various events, with general waste accounting for only 32.28% of the total waste.
• Engaged thousands of community members in waste sorting and recycling education.
• Provided special recognition and support to non-native English speakers, enhancing their understanding of waste sorting.
• Facilitated numerous conversations about composting, recycling, and consumer advocacy, raising awareness and promoting sustainable practices.
• Implemented effective waste management plans with strategically placed waste stations.
• Used thousands of pieces of reusable serve ware across all events, significantly reducing single-use plastic waste.
• Developed strong communication channels with event organizers and vendors.
• Provided pre-event education and support to vendors, enhancing their participation in waste reduction efforts.