Another Climate Collective

In this episode of Another Climate Collective: In Conversation, we sit down with Rob Stewart, a community organiser, climate advocate, and Co-Chair of Collective Power Boroondara — a grassroots climate initiative focused on building resilient, inclusive, and locally driven energy solutions in Melbourne’s east.Rob shares how his values as a person of faith and his lived experience as a mentor to young people shaped his vision for community-led climate action. We explore the barriers and opportunities in local organising, the rise of community energy co-ops, and how Collective Power is embedding equity at the centre of its mission — from solar panels for vulnerable families to scaling models of care-driven innovation.This conversation is deeply human, quietly radical, and full of practical hope.🟢 Topics covered:What inspired the founding of Collective PowerTrust, agency, and place-based organisingPractical ways to include renters, apartment dwellers, and low-income householdsLessons learned from past venturesA vision for scaling community co-ops across the country📣 Follow Collective Power Boroondara or reach out to Rob if you’d like to support or learn from their [email protected] 

In this episode of the Climate Collective Podcast, we sit down with Mansi Zaveri, founder of Circular Fibres, to explore how circular economy principles are transforming the fashion industry. Textile waste is one of the biggest contributors to environmental degradation, but what if we could close the loop?We discuss:🔄 The systemic barriers to textile circularity and what’s needed to overcome them🤝 How collaboration and industry innovation can shift consumer and business mindsets📢 The urgent need for policy change to support a circular economy in AustraliaAs part of the Climate Collective’s mission to harness social capital for systemic change, this conversation highlights solutions that challenge the status quo and drive meaningful climate action. Tune in to learn how you can support the circular textile movement and be part of the change!