Richard Anthony

Richard V. Anthony is a volunteer board member who began his career in Public Administration in 1971 as a California State University Long Beach Recycling Center manager. He received an MS in Public Administration in 1974. Mr. Anthony has worked his entire career in environmental program management positions. He is an internationally recognized and published … Read more

Neil Seldman

Neil Seldman is a Zero Waste advocate with extensive experience in the field. He co-founded the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and served as their Director of its Waste to Wealth Initiative for 48 years. He also co-founded the National Recycling Coalition, GRRN/Zero Waste USA, Zero Waste International Association and the Save the Albatross Coalition. Seldman … Read more

Center for Zero Waste Design

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The Center for Zero Waste Design was created to share knowledge and adapt the strategies from the Zero Waste Design Guidelines, developed in NYC, to the context of other cities. It works to expand the database of case studies and develop research, policy and pilots to facilitate local circular resource loops. The Center consults with design teams, community … Read more

California Resource Recovery Association

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The California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA, founded 1974) is California’s statewide recycling association. It is the oldest and one of the largest non-profit recycling organizations in the United States. A 501(C)3 organization, CRRA is dedicated to achieving environmental sustainability in and beyond California through Zero Waste strategies including product stewardship, waste prevention, reuse, recycling and … Read more

Strategic Materials

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We are the premier source of recycled glass in North America. We convert recyclable materials into valuable products, helping industrial manufacturers increase operational efficiency. Our materials are utilized to create a wide range of products used in daily life, including: fiberglass insulation, food & beverage containers, reflective materials, and other consumer and industrial products. https://www.strategicmaterials.com/

Zero Waste Campus Council

The Zero Waste Campus Council, a technical council of the California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA), is dedicated to advocating, creating, and supporting campuses that are moving toward Zero Waste. Our network of members are available to provide feedback on projects or ideas that reduce waste, promote circular economy, and/or implement other Zero Waste practices in … Read more

Pål Mårtensson

Pål Mårtensson has been in waste management for 20 years and in Zero Waste movement for 15. The creator behind first ECO-Park in the world, Kretsloppsparken Alelyckan, founded by him and used as a model to public and private sectors worldwide. Pål is a member of the Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) and Let’s Do … Read more

Portia Sinnott

Portia Sinnott

A Zero Waste advocate consultant, Portia Sinnott enjoys leading and taking part in a wide variety of projects. Past favorites include: UN Habitat’s Solid Waste Management in the World’s Cities, USEPA’s Managing and Transforming Waste Streams, and more recently, the Palo Alto Zero Waste Plan Update, and Mountain View Zero Waste Plan and Materials Characterization … Read more