We’re a for-purpose social enterprise, committed to creating community-based solutions for soil regeneration, food sovereignty and climate change, through intelligent and regenerative systems and education.
Andrew Hayim De Vries
WastePlant — Inventor, Co-Founder, Director (2022 — present)
Subpod — Inventor, Founder, Director (2018 — 2020)
Andrew is an ecological designer and inventor, project manager and public speaker. As founder of Compost Central, and the inventor and co-founder of Subpod, the globally renowned in-ground compost system, Andrew has made it his mission to solve some of the world’s biggest food waste problems with intelligent, in-situ compost design.
With over 40 years experience in sustainable home, garden, and compost design, and having consulted commercially over the past decade, Andrew brings a wealth of functional design and experience to his creation of WastePlant. Andrew works closely and effectively with Architects, Builders and commercial clients.
Andrew’s dream is to see composting and soil education made a part of everyday life. Andrew resides in Byron Bay Australia, and designs and consults for projects internationally.
Ky Haus
WastePlant — Co-Founder, CONSULTANT (2022 — present)
Subpod — CO-Founder, BRAND & dESIGN (2018 — 2020)
A multi-disciplinary consultant, strategist and creative director with over 17 years experience working with businesses and organisations — from start-ups to multi-national brands — across a wide range of industries. Currently based in Singapore.
As a co-founder of Compost Central, Subpod and WastePlant, Ky brings experience in strategy, project management, product development, and brand positioning in the food waste industry specifically, as well as his broader industry experience. Ky has worked with Andrew on 5-6 ventures across a 14 year period.