A recent podcast on The Blue Economy in Australia

ByLeigh Baker

Mad Scientist Radio recently hosted a special edition on The Blue Economy in Australasia with guests Dr Martin Blake and Leigh Baker. The scientists took a break from talking about SEO to discuss the exciting, regenerative potential of this opportunity-based approach to business sustainability that uncovers value and cash flow in unexpected places.

The Blue Economy takes environmental sustainability out of the ‘cost’ basket and turns it into a wealth of business innovation.

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