Peter Wadewitz is the Managing Director of Peats Soil and Garden Supplies as well as Biobin Technologies Pty Ltd.

Peter has been working in the horticultural industry for over 30 years. His energy and commitment to the environment goes beyond composting and encompasses all areas of environmental sustainability.

Peter gives his time freely and during his career has been an important part of the environmental landscape in South Australia. His commitment to the growth and prosperity of the organic recycling industry has led to his appointments at the Barton Group – Export Task Force and the Prime Ministers Science, Engineering and Innovation Council.

Peter is also the inaugural chairman of Compost Australia and has being a leading figure in the development of the Australian Compost Road Map.

We congratulate Peter Wadewitz on winning the Environment Award in recognition of his humble nature and no nonsense approach to environmental improvement, making him an invaluable asset in the reduction of South Australia’s ecological footprint.