Source Separation Systems

Just before dawn each morning, Peter can be found walking through our native garden, standing under the timber framed window boxes and unlocking the door. If he didn’t have two very bossy young kids, and perhaps a bossy wife, he would probably do the same thing each Saturday and Sunday. Source Separation Systems is an Australian owned family business, established in 2007 and built on Peter’s enthusiasm combined with these very early morning starts. It was founded by Peter over a decade ago. After university, Peter spent several years working overseas, only to return to Australia with a renewed appreciation of our beautiful country. Shaped by this experience, Peter became passionate about ensuring Australians have access to the same world class products he had experienced overseas. Products which simply make it easier for everyone to live more sustainably, and so protect our unique country. The business has grown as an increasing number of Australian communities and businesses have looked to partner with Source Separation Systems, and lead the way in to a more sustainable approach to waste diversion in their industries. In parallel our little team has also grown. Peter now works (mostly) harmoniously with his wife Mel, who he convinced to leave a corporate career to join the cause. In our purpose built facility in Newcastle, they are joined by a diverse talented team of experts, who all play their unique roles from service to product design, logistics to inhouse manufacturing. All share the same passion for sustainability and enthusiasm about the positive difference we make.