Episode 46 - ”Challenging the System” with Brad Scott

Today on Moments of Clarity, I speak to Brad Scott. Brad Scott is the founder and operator of Transmutation Pty Ltd. Transmutation is a plastic recycling workshop and retail outlet based in Robe, South Australia. Brad has a deep concern for the environment and has committed to taking on the plastic problem head on. Transmutation takes difficult to recycle plastic waste and changes it into quality products that will last much longer than the original product and itself is designed to be recycled again. Brad and his partner Narelle aim to educate customers about recycling, reusing and reducing. What is so incredible about the work Brad is doing is that not only is it decreasing landfill and pollution but illustrating what the future treatment of waste products can look like while putting a value on what we currently call rubbish. Transmutation revolves around four pillars; Sustainability, Craftsmanship, Community and Innovation.    Brad was born in rural Queensland and lived a normal life until tragedy struck as a teenager. Brad’s life was turned upside down and he admits that things could have been very different today had it not been for a few chance events in his life. One of these was meeting his wife Narelle on a bus in 1985. Another was joining the army which provided an education, leadership skills and the catalyst for a very interesting life indeed. Brad has had a very successful but unconventional career and this has continued to this day. Brad and I discuss philosophy, politics, climate, challenging stereotypes, life, love and a whole lot more. If you want to feel inspired to take action while getting a decent dose of reality along the way, you do not want to miss this conversation.    www.ozbreadtagsforwheelchairs.org.au https://www.transmutation.com.au/ Instagram: @transmutation_pty_ltd Facebook: @transmutation1969   Time Stamps Introduction: 0:00 - 2:32 Part 1: 2:33 - 45:17 Part 2: 45:18 - 95:06 Conclusion: 95:07 - 95:47   Moments of Clarity Instagram: @momentsofclaritypodcast Facebook: @momentsofclaritypodcast Twitter: @BarneyMOC Email: [email protected]   Podcast by Matthew Sortino Music by Christian Prochilo Artwork by Michael Chrisanthopoulos