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Tammy Logan is the author of Gippsland Unwrapped, a blog promoting plastic and waste free living, community, local and ethical business, nature connection, and other aspects of living sustainably. Based in Gippsland, Tammy combines 20 years of qualifications and work experience in conservation biology, natural resource management, science communication and community engagement with her dairy farming roots to deliver practical sustainable living solutions.

Tammy works in collaboration with community groups, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies throughout Gippsland (and beyond) to deliver waste education and advice. Tammy wants to prove that living sustainably results in a more meaningful life and that individuals can be a strong force for positive change.

Tammy has a Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology and Ecology) with Honours, a Graduate Certificate in Sciences Communication, a Diploma of Project Management, and is a graduate of the Gippsland Community Leadership Program 2008. Tammy has also completed further training in adult learning, facilitation, supervisory management, waste wise events, community based social marketing, sponsorship, volunteer management and indigenous cultural heritage, in her roles at previous workplaces including the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, West Gippsland Waterwatch, Gippsland Climate Change Network, Baw Baw Sustainability Network, and South Gippsland Shire Council.

As a passionate, altruistic and motivated individual who loves to operate at the grassroots level, Tammy has a long history of volunteerism which includes Founder and Coordinator of the annual Poowong Pickers Festival Garage Sale Trail since 2012, Founder and Coordinator of the Poowong Produce Swap 2010 – 2014, and providing significant input into sustainability projects at her children’s school and kindergarten. Her volunteerism for Poowong kindergarten was recognised with a McArthur Early Childhood Volunteer of the Year Awards Special Mention in 2015 and the kindergarten won the ResourceSmart Early Childhood Service of the Year 2014!

Since June 2015 Tammy has focused her efforts on waste reduction and sharing her journey online through Gippsland Unwrapped as well as through other media (local to international) and public and private events to empower and teach others how they can reduce waste, live more sustainably and help others to do the same.