Taronga is committed to conservation, and we believe innovation is a key part of securing a shared future for people and wildlife.

Taronga's Accelerator Program, Hatch, launched in 2020 and has since inspired, supported and launched innovative ideas and actions helping to address some of the most pressing environmental and conservation challenges currently facing humanity.

View past teams and their ideas, as well as the annual pitch events.

Dedicated to solving the disposable cup problem, Good-Edi developed an innovative solution that actually solves the problem, an edible cup that is waste-free. It functions like a takeaway cup without harming the planet or compromising on convenience. Their cups are a healthy snack, plastic and paper-free, and if they end up in the bin they break down naturally in less than two weeks. Co-Founders: Catherine Hutchins and Aniyo Rahebi

RePlated makes single use history with their thoughtfully designed reusable takeaway food container systems. They manufacture their containers from recycled PET and glass in Sydney, Australia for distribution globally. It takes just 15 washes for a reusable food container to be better than even the best compostable container. RePlated offers Australian businesses and organisations the opportunity to shift away from single-use for good. Founder: Naomi Tarszisz

PoopLoop was a community-based composting system designed to manage the copious amounts of dog poo produced in parks and green spaces every day. It diverted the dog poo away from landfill which once processed become a safe and productive compost for local parks and gardens. They wanted to close the waste loop by helping people to see dog poo as a resource, not a waste-product. Founders: James Lyle, Samuel Highes, James Chan and Sam Quinn

Their vision was to help communities across Australia engage with and protect their local water resources. Every Drop believed that the safest hands our water resources can be in is our own, and so they aimed to give you the agency to take charge of your relationship with water by providing you with the tools to accurately monitor and stay informed about your local water resources, connect with your community and advocate for improved local and federal water management. Founder: Samantha Moody

TOMbag is on a mission to rid the world of single-use garbage bags with their sustainable and functional reusable alternatives. Designed from the ground up, they've created a reusable garbage bag that is waterproof, durable, washable and is made with recycled plastic. A reusable garbage bag to replace single-use plastics at home and at work.