THE WORTH IN WASTE

At its core, this film is about transformation. Not just of materials, but of mindset. Tanya’s journey reframes waste as possibility. In an industry built on tradition and scale, she operates at the edge, asking a deceptively simple question: what if nothing was discarded? “Leather is a by-product of the meat industry. To completely use every part of an animal with no waste is the goal.” This idea becomes the philosophical backbone of the film. It forces a confrontation between discomfort and necessity, ethics and innovation. Rather than avoiding the tension, the story leans into it. Exploring how progress often emerges from contradiction. The film examines the invisible lifecycle of materials we take for granted. Leather, textiles,
offcuts, these are not just industrial remnants, but evidence of a system designed for efficiency over accountability. Tanya’s work disrupts that system by slowing it down, rethinking it, and ultimately humanising it.

Partnering with sustainability orgs for screenings. Educational licensing to design schools and universities. Targeted digital content for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to reach design savvy and eco-conscious audiences.

With stunning cinematography and a timely message, The Worth in Waste is poised to connect deeply with viewers passionate about change, turning
Tanya’s mission into a movement. ‘No more waste in the textile industry is acceptable’.

Inspire individuals and organisations to foster new processes that totally eliminate textile waste from their lives and promote a circular economy.

Timely and Relevant: this documentary will resonate with viewers invested in social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and conscious consumption.

Broad Industry Relevance: this film speaks not only to the fashion industry but also to the broader textile and manufacturing sectors, offering insights into how other industries can adopt sustainable practices.

Empowering Change: the documentary offers a hopeful narrative and actionable inspiration for viewers who wish to integrate sustainable practices into their own lives, businesses, and communities.

Educate on the emotional value of leather: for two generations our family story has been shaped by leather. ”Leather is a sustainable by-product from the meat industry”.

Tanya is an authority in her industry ‘Leather’ owner of Buckaroo Leather works the most successful family owned leather works in Australia. She knows everyone in the design, textile and agricultural sectors that support textile / leather production. She is also huge in the art world and industrial design.

Tanya is an advocate for diversity in the workplace, Australian manufacturing and empathetic leadership in business. Tanya has a
background in industrial design, fashion design, art and dance. After taking her family business from local to global, Tanya set out to realise
her vision of how a shared creative community could be.

Don’t sit on your hands – if you see a problem in the system, do something about it. Help others realise that looking after our world is something vital to our species’ survival.