Tim Silverwood is an award-winning environmentalist, ocean leader and keynote speaker dedicated to reducing humanity's impact on Planet Ocean.

 

As CEO and Co-founder of Take 3 for the Sea, Tim leads one of Australia's most recognised environmental organisations, inspiring millions of people to take simple, practical action to reduce plastic pollution while advocating for the systems-level changes needed to turn off the plastic tap.

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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 - sharing a simple idea that anyone could be part of the solution: take three pieces of rubbish when you leave the beach, waterway or anywhere and you've made a difference.

 

That simple message grew into a global movement reaching millions of people through education, community engagement, schools, businesses and government partnerships.

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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 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.

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In October 2025, Tim returned to Take 3 as CEO to lead the organisation into its next chapter. His vision extends beyond community clean-ups to building a movement that combines education, technology, policy reform and large-scale participation to create measurable environmental impact. Central to this work is the belief that human-sized actions, when multiplied across communities, businesses and governments, can deliver planet-scale impact.

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Tim is a sought-after keynote speaker, media commentator and trusted partner. His presentations combine compelling storytelling with practical insights into plastic pollution, the Blue Mind effect, ocean innovation, the circular economy and the leadership required to inspire action. 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 can contribute to meaningful change.

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