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ome might say love is the fertiliser to life; it feeds the soul and
nourishes the heart, add in support, respect, a dollop of laughter,
Sand a harmonious connection will grow.
This organic growth has been a theme for husband-and-wife team Jess
and Dom Uhlig who have been working together since 2005 when they
first met as co-workers at a Sydney restaurant. Fast forward to today
and this dynamic duo is closing the loop on the circular economy,
regenerating soils through food waste conversion
Passionate about the environment, the pair holidayed to the Douglas
Shire in 2006 where Mother Nature flaunts all her natural assets, what
they thought was going to be a six-month rendezvous, became a … well
they haven’t left yet.
“Having the reef right here suits us perfectly,” said Jess. “We came up on
holiday and loved the place.”
Calling the Douglas Shire home, the two environmental visionaries have
been busy cultivating their own business while raising a young family
with their son Lewis, who wears the hat of CEO of their company Green
Food Australia.

“Almost everyone is from somewhere else, but they all felt the
pull at some stage and made the move. So, the community
takes ownership of their Shire and are proud”

Green Food Australia was born from a nomadic around Australia Jess & Dom
conscious caravan trip where they lived like off-grid pros full time. This
trip exposed them to the faults in daily life surrounding waste and the GOOD FOOD AUSTRALIA
excess usage of resources such as water, petrol, and electricity. This was
mirrored by the many years the two hospitality professionals worked in
restaurants witnessing the gloom of food wastage firsthand.
It was a real eye opener. Something needed to happen as the waste we Dom, Jess & Lewis
make as a population is insane.
You see, these green innovators take food wastage from commercial
venues such as the scraps of veggies, fruit, coffee, poultry, eggshells, and
all kinds of other leftovers, and put them all into what could be described
as an ingenious garbage disposal on steroids that churns them into
organic soil probiotic, a liquid that replaces traditional fertiliser.
The endproduct, XLR8®Bio, is quickly becoming a key player in
regenerative agriculture, the magic elixir that can turn malnourished soil
into fertile land. The brilliance of the sprouting solution will also reduce
the use of harmful fertilisers that have a grim tendency to run off causing
a massive problem for our oceans and reefs, two things Jess and Dom are
passionate to keep healthy.
Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People.
Jess and Dom through Good Food Australia have created a circle of life
when it comes to renewing food wastage and a movement toward soil
regeneration. They are giving ole Mother Nature a helping hand to give
back to the earth, what we have taken from it. Helping her to heal at a
time when she needs it most.
When the two aren’t busy in the business they are enjoying the wonders
of the region with young Lewis usually out on the water fishing or
snorkelling.
The community for them is the heart of the Douglas Shire.
“Almost everyone is from somewhere else, but they all felt the pull at
some stage and made the move. So, the community takes ownership of
their Shire and are proud,” said Jess.
When visiting Jess, Dom, and Lewis suggest walking the beach barefoot;
take a dip in a freshwater swimming hole; do the hike to enjoy the fresh air
and forests; drift over the coral listening to mother nature’s underwater
world; appreciate the uniqueness of our region and of course, relax –
you’re on holidays after all.
Oh and to take every opportunity to laugh. It’s an instant mood booster
and a secret to Jess and Dom’s happily ever after of working and raising
a family together.
greenfoodaustralia.com.au