A Noosa pottery studio is using its influence and creativity to tackle climate change and make a big difference to your morning cuppa.
The pottery business, renowned around the world for its beautiful hand-made travel cups, has launched Australia’s first commercially solar-fired travel cup.
“We are transforming our business and using our resources to inspire change,” Pottery For The Planet director, Renton Bishopric said.
“Achieving a low-emissions travel cup involved big changes to the way we make our products, switching out part of our production from a gas-fired kiln to a solar-fired kiln, thanks to new and exciting solar technology.”
Ninety-eight solar panels were installed on Pottery for the Planet’s studio in Noosa, harnessing enough solar energy to power the kiln and run the operations side of the business.
With an Instagram following of more than 104k, and a production line of more than 500 cups a week, Pottery For The Planet plans to use its social influence to encourage other people and businesses to re-think their energy use.
“We are passionate about playing a role in reducing carbon emissions, and with solar you not only fulfil your duty of care for the planet, you’re also reducing your energy bills and enabling your business to grow,” Renton said.
“We’ve already prevented 9.3 tonnes of carbon from entering the atmosphere so far – that’s the same as planting 278 trees – and that figure is only going to grow.
“So we’re encouraging other businesses to jump on board the renewable energy train, because it’s a sure-fire winner.”
