Speaking Engagements
Bel Chellingworth is a sought-after speaker for speaking engagements on waste reduction and the circular economy. She is a regular speaker at conferences, festivals, community events and on radio.
Affectionately known as a ‘Garbologist’ she inspires, entertains and educates audiences with her practical advice based on real world experience.
Some of her recent speaking appearances are shown below.
Reach out to Bel here if you'd like to talk to her about speaking at your event.
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Woodford Folk Festival
Bel appeared in the 2023 & 2024 programs to help Woodfordians Demystify waste, recycling and the circular economy with a structured talk and a freestyle Ask Anything session.
She was also an invited guest on the Good Morning Woodfordia Show - famous for hilarity, facts, intellect, and a whole lot of sass!
Talks:
Demystifying waste, recycling and the circular economy (29/12/2023)
Ask Anything: Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy (30/12/2023)
Video:
Bel on the Good Morning Woodfordia Show with comedians Mandy Nolan and Harley Breen.
Video:
Bel hosting the Woodford Ask Anything session.
This was a very water-logged affair so the sound quality is bit rough as Bel was competing with a torrential downpour!
You can find out more about what was covered HERE.
Waste at Woodfordia
We’re back chatting all things Waste at Woodfordia!
Bel teams up with Woodford Folk Festival legends Chris Shervey (Site Manager) and Craig Miller (Head of Garbology) to discuss Woodford’s history, last festival results, future ambitions, and how Woodfordians can do their bit.
DATE: 27 December 2024
Keynote at Australian Reuse Conference
Every Item Counts – Enabling a Modern Day Garbologist
Bel was invited by the CEO of Charitable Reuse Australia to deliver an inspiring, fun and insightful keynote on her experience with the sector….she had a blast – each story the uncut version!
DATE: 24 October 2024
Boomerang Labs
Beyond Recognition: Awards as Catalysts for Startup Growth & Engagement
Bel was invited by Boomerang Labs and the Banksia Foundation to share her advice in ESG and writing a strong Award application, based on her experience as an industry expert and awards judge.
Boomerang Labs is Australia’s first circular economy innovation accelerator for startup and scale up enterprises.
DATE: 15 August 2024
Banksia Foundation
Title: Information Session: 36th Banksia National Sustainability Awards
Bel was invited by the Banksia Foundation to share her advice in ESG and writing a strong Award application, based on her experience as an industry expert and awards judge.
The Banksia Foundation was founded in 1989, receiving national and international recognition as champions of sustainability.
DATE: 9 October 2024
Supply Chain Sustainability School Event - on the Expert Panel
Title: Spot the Greenwash
Text: Join Hayley Jarick, CEO of the Supply Chain Sustainability School, and Bel, as an expert panel member, chatting through the complexity of certifications, labels, ratings on everything from paper towel to steel.
Video coming soon. Insight and giggles guaranteed!
DATE: 27 August 2024
Australian Waste Conference 2023
Abstract: From Bin to Brain to Behaviour
Emceeing the Australian Circular Economy Summit 2024
Omer Soker | CEO, Charitable Reuse Australia
I invited Bel to speak at the 2024 Charitable Reuse Australia Conference to inspire and elevate our members on what’s possible to be achieved on the road to circularity right here, right now. What I love about Bel’s engagement is that it is authentic, and that she truly walks the talk with her gracious stewardship of our planet’s resources as well as her innovative and down-to-earth thinking on how to solve challenges and create real impact.
Bel is a doer and very relatable.
She informed and entertained our delegates through an endearing mix of great ideas, honesty, humility, humour and a deep sense of true caring for our planet. Bel’s also been very helpful and collaborative outside of her conference session and also supported our sector in discussions on new initiatives for scaling reuse.
