Melbourne host
Jeremy Wortsman
@jwortsman
About the speaker

Dutch born Joost Bakker is the creator of hospitality venues Greenhouse By Joost, and Silo By Joost as well as the building company Built By Joost. Over the last two decades he has worked on a multitude of concepts and products that have encompassed sustainable design practices.
Driven by making a difference to the world – Joost’s innovations in building materials, waste treatment and nutrition are attracting global interest. Living in a time where there are many challenges and uncertainties regarding resources and the state of the environment, people are welcoming Joost’s pioneering ideas and thinking.
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“We obsess about our coffee, but we don't obsess about the things that are really important—our food. — Joost Bakker

“I love the idea that when you've got no bin, just get rid of the bin, then all of the sudden you need to look at everything that generates waste. — Joost Bakker
“We don't need to create this stuff. If we can't go without creative this stuff, let's find something to do with it — Joost Bakker
