How Technology and Data are Changing the Landscape of Zero Waste

October 2, 2024 from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm

  • Track B
Speaker: Moderator: Jamie Kaminski • Speakers: Jessica Gonzalez, Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, Valentina Rappa

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Keynote Showcase 2024

The role of technology and improved data-gathering resources has increased exponentially in a short amount of time. This session will explore how new digital solutions are changing the landscape of waste management to move toward a circular economy. AI, data analytics, and resource “matchmaking” applications are proving to be highly efficient to reduce resource use, scale reuse, and better manage downstream waste.

Moderator: Jamie Kaminski, President, HSR Zero Waste

Speakers:

  • Jessica Gonzalez, Founder & CEO, Happen Ventures, “The Role of Technology in a Circular Economy”
  • Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, Co-Founder & CEO, WA+TS, “Using Data to Drive Waste reduction in Businesses”
  • Valentina Rappa, Senior Sustainability Manager, Circular Economy, Rheaply, “How to Scale Reuse with Technology”