Erin Rhoads

Erin Rhoads is the curious person behind The Rogue Ginger, one of Australia's popular eco lifestyle websites. She has been been writing about her own journey since 2013 sharing how she reduced plastic and her rubbish, leading to a happier and healthier life. Through Erin's pursuit to live plastic-free and zero-waste, she learnt to eat real food, discovered new skills, cut down her exposure to harmful chemicals, found joy in moments over things and simplified her life, while saving money.

A sought-after speaker and community activist, Erin is on a mission to engage with individuals to redefine what is waste and how we can create less of it.

Erin has authored two popular zero-waste and plastic-free guidebooks, Waste Not: Make a big difference by throwing away less (2018) and Waste Not Everyday (2019). Profits from book sales are donated to Waste Aid Australia.

She was a consultant on ABCs War on Waste; has shared skills and practical help with thousands at workshops, talks and forums; helps organise and assist environmental action groups and co-founded Zero Waste Victoria, Zero Waste Festival, Plastic Bag Free Victoria and Cash For Containers Victoria.

Erin has been featured by BBC World, The Project, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Age, Guardian, Vogue, Marie Claire, Peppermint Magazine, Women's Weekly, and is a regular contributor on ABC Radio.

Erin lives in Narm (Melbourne, Australia) with her husband and two children.