I’m optimistic about the future — every day I meet people making a real difference.

Like Jan Schutt from Stationery Aid, who collect surplus stationery, refurbishes it, and redistributes it to students and schools in need.

It was a pleasure to present Steve Minnikin MP – Qld Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Small and Family Business, with a pencil case crafted from his own promotional bag — the same one he used to deliver donated stationery from his constituents to Stationery Aid.

A small but powerful example of the circular economy in action.