Kendall Benton
Over the past ten years I have been working in the field of environmental conservation within an international non-government organisation (NGO) tackling issues such as, threatened species recovery, climate change, marine habitat protection and sustainable livelihoods. In 2009 - 2010 I lived and worked in Fiji as an Australian Youth Ambassador for Development where I was involved with the conservation of wetland ecosystems and community education programs.
I have a passion for incorporating social ethics and environmental know-how into the realm of fashion and design. In 2010 I started a blog called "Kindness by Design", which champions designers of all types who approach their work from an eco-friendly and ethical standpoint.
I spent a large portion of my childhood searching for ways into the magical land of Narnia and revelling in the Golden Age of Cartoons that was the 80's. At University I studied Classical, Celtic and Near Eastern Archaeology (in order to follow in the steps of Indiana Jones) and did my honours in Environmental Politics with a focus on tiger conservation in India.
One of my great loves is writing fiction, whether it be poetry, short stories or novels. My short story "Sorbet & Spiders" was recently selected to be part of a collection published by art gallery 'Sweets Workshop'.
Other interests include:
- Surfing;
- Scuba-diving;
- Astronomy; and
- Well to be honest...a zillion other things...
Latest Articles
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Insider Tips for Aspiring Independent Authors
Take a journey into the realm of independent publishing as I interview Australia's rising star, the ever quirky and insightful JM Donellan.
Jun 20, 2011
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Fiji Islands - The New Frontier of Fashion
Learn about the exciting upwelling of fashion designers emerging from the islands of Fiji as I interview one of the South Pacific's rising stars!
May 24, 2011
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Endangered Black Cockatoos under Fire in Western Australia
One of Australia's unique and threatened endemic bird species is the victim of illegal shootings which are pushing this species to the brink of extinction!
May 1, 2011
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An Introduction to Halophilic Organisms and Their Environments
Welcome to a world that's so salty, only extreme organisms can survive!
Apr 10, 2011
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Extremophiles - Life on the Edge
Step into a world where 60°C heat is uncomfortably chilly and open your mind to new extremes in life!
Mar 1, 2011
- Kendall Benton
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Phytophthora Dieback – A $1.6 Billion Biological Bulldozer
Phytophthora dieback is a plant-destroying invasive species that is decimating Australia's unique ecosystems and is projected to cost the economy billions!
Feb 10, 2011
- Kendall Benton
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