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Tim Silverwood is an award-winning environmentalist and ocean leader.
As CEO and Co-founder of Take 3 for the Sea, Tim leads one of Australia's most recognised environmental movements, inspiring millions of people to “take three pieces of rubbish when you leave the beach, river, park or… anywhere”.
A passionate surfer, Tim's journey began after witnessing the growing impact of plastic pollution on the places he loved most. In 2009, he co-founded Take 3 for the Sea, encouraging people to adopt simple, practical actions to reduce plastic pollution whilst supporting the systemic changes needed to turn off the plastic tap.
That simple message has grown into a global movement reaching millions of people through education, community engagement, schools, businesses and government partnerships.
After a decade leading Take 3 as CEO, Tim co-founded Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) in 2020 to help accelerate the next generation of innovative businesses and founders working to improve ocean health. Through Australia's first ocean-focused startup accelerator and impact investment fund, OIO supports entrepreneurs and innovations that strengthen the sustainable blue economy and demonstrate the ocean’s potential in shaping a better future. Over 125 startups and entrepreneurs have been supported through OIO’s programs to date.
In October 2025, Tim returned to Take 3 as CEO to lead the organisation into its next chapter. His renewed vision for Take 3 leverages his experience in education, technology, innovation, policy reform, impact tracking and large-scale participation to create lasting change. Central to this work is a focus on how human-sized actions, when multiplied across communities, businesses and governments, can deliver planet-scale impact.
Tim’s presentations combine compelling storytelling with practical insights into plastic pollution, the Blue Mind effect, ocean innovation, the circular economy and how authentic leadership can drive bold change. Whether speaking on stage, appearing in the media or collaborating with purpose-driven brands, Tim helps audiences understand why the ocean matters and how each of us have a role to play in shaping a better future.
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