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Episode 17: Turning the mic to Lilah McDonald

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May 29, 2025 2 Mins Read
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Pictured above: Lilah McDonald.

In this special bonus episode, we turn the tables on Sustainably Ever After host Lilah McDonald, and hear her story as a young entrepreneur, changemaker, and advocate for a more sustainable Aotearoa.

At just 10 years old, Lilah founded Water Us, a purpose-led toilet paper company funding public drinking fountains across New Zealand. Now a teen, she’s already installed her first two fountains and is working toward a bold goal: 100 fountains nationwide. Lilah shares how a single moment during a childhood trip sparked her mission to reduce plastic waste and promote health in our communities.


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Episode highlights

  • The story behind Water Us and the Public Water Project

  • What it’s like building a social enterprise while still at school

  • Her reflections on hosting two seasons of Sustainably Ever After

  • Key lessons from conversations with changemakers like Brianne West

  • Advice for young people and businesses on making meaningful change

  • Why taking small steps – and simply starting – matters more than perfection

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Website – nzbusiness.co.nz/podcasts
Instagram – @sustainablyeverafterpodcast

If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to rate the podcast on Spotify or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That way more people can find us and learn about Sustainability!

Find out more about about Water Us

Website – waterus.nz
Facebook –@waterus.nz
Instagram –@waterus.nz


A special thanks to sponsors of this podcast, Milford Foundation that is supporting education, youth and the environment to build a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders.

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