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Project Interrupt has been featured on a number of platforms since Samuel’s journey began.
Inspired to Soar Podcast
Hannah interviews Samuel McLennan, a change-maker who’s turning waste into hope. Samuel’s Project Interrupt began in 2022 with one daring idea: to build a raft entirely out of rubbish gathered from Tasmania’s coastline and waterways. Today, it has grown into a mission to raise awareness about sustainability, leadership, and the deep connection between environmental and mental health.
In this powerful conversation, Hannah and Samuel explore:
- Why he chose to transform rubbish into a seaworthy raft
- How this project challenges the way we consume and live
- The link between environmental pollution and rising mental health challenges
- The leadership and community lessons he’s learned
- His upcoming sea trials and bold journey from Hobart to Sydney
Samuel’s courage and creativity remind us that no one is too small to make a difference. His raft is more than a vessel, it’s a symbol of resilience, innovation, and possibility.
👉 Tune in now to hear how vision, grit, and heart can turn waste into a message of hope.
Surfline – Samuel McLennan’s Fantastic Voyage
Sam McLennan is on Flinders Island, sheltering from a wild week of gale-force westerly winds, waiting for them to back off before he makes a run for it north across Bass Strait. The voyage is treacherous enough, before you even consider how Sam is about to do it.
Read the Surfline article here
We Are Explorers – Samuel McLennan’s sailing a boat made of junk
Project Interrupt aims to spread awareness about how our actions impact the environment. The name was chosen because Mclennan believes we need an interruption to our current ways of thinking, speaking, and acting.
Read the We Are Explorers article here
SBS News – Maiden Voyage put on hold
The maiden voyage of a raft made of marine rubbish has been scuttled by Tasmanian authorities, but the creator says he hasn’t given up his hopes to set sail.
Read the full article on SBS News
Image Source: SBS News / Kerrin Thomas
ABC Article and Interview – Marine safety authority delays
Sam tells ABC News Breakfast his voyage on his reclaimed plastics raft has been delayed by authorities.
Feature in Inspire Magazine
Samuel was on the cover of the September issue and talked about his quest to save our oceans.
Australia All Over Radio Show
Legendary host Macca spoke with Samuel about Project Interrupt.
For over 20 years, countless individuals have tuned in to “Macca on a Sunday” on ABC Radio—an enthralling and entertaining show. The stories shared by callers worldwide are often amazing.
Check out the comments on the Australia All Over Facebook post
ABC News Article – Raft Launch
Luke Bowden and Meg Whitfield from the ABC wrote up a great article about the launch of the vessel and progress so far.
