Jade is an environmental sustainability professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing product stewardship schemes, for products such as paint, batteries, e-waste and tyres, that result in positive economic, social and environmental outcomes. In 2017 she was Australia’s Waste Management and Resource Recovery (WMRRs) Woman in the Environment Award recipient. Previously, Jade was Aesop’s Global Sustainability Manager, where her work to embed sustainability across the businesses’ global functions, resulted in Aesop’s inaugural 2020 B Corporation® certification. Since 2021, Jade has held a Director role at with the Battery Stewardship Council (BSC) leading best practice and innovative circular solutions for Australia’s battery industry through the BSC and the national battery recycling stewardship scheme, B-cycle. Jade seeks to continue making a positive difference that progresses social, environmental and economic sustainability

Jill has 30 years experience in the waste industry, including running her own waste consultancy for the past 10 years. In 2022, she received her Graduate Diploma in Fire Safety Engineering, with the aim of providing specialist fire safety advice to the waste and recycling industry.