ReFED is the national nonprofit working to end food loss and waste across the food system by advancing data-driven solutions. We leverage data and insights to highlight supply chain inefficiencies and economic opportunities; mobilize and connect supporters to take targeted action; and catalyze capital to spur innovation and scale high-impact initiatives. Our goal is a … Read more
Steven Sherman, resource economist/planner, is a leading technical and policy expert on the development of municipal organics programs; in addition, he has extensive board experience. His consulting, research, operations, policy, education, and training efforts over a 30-year period have helped to lay the groundwork for food scraps management as a cornerstone of zero waste, and … Read more
Since 1953, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, Inc. (SVdP) has grown from a small thrift store operation into the largest nonprofit human service agency in Lane County, with a robust inventory of social enterprises that generate about 50% of our revenue. Besides 12 retail stores, we have 3 mattress recycling facilities in … Read more
Jessica is a 4x entrepreneur, an international public speaker on the circular economy, and social impact investor. Named a Top 50 Women in Tech (2019), and a recipient of the Clean50 award, Jessica’s work concentrates on developing highly scalable startups using business as a vehicle for social change, including: Social Impact Technology Accelerator (SITA) and … Read more
Joanne is the Deputy Executive Director/Recycling Coordinator for the Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority. She manages the countywide recycling program, including curbside collection from 28,000 households, a system of over 100 drop-off sites; commercial recycling from 1200 establishments and a source separated Materials Recovery Facility with a yearly capacity of 15,000 tons. With the … Read more
Kendall Vanderhoof is a sustainability analyst at Niagara Bottling, focusing on water and zero-waste sustainability projects. Here, she is leading the initiative to certify all Niagara Bottling manufacturing sites through the TRUE Portfolio Program. Kendall holds an MS in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Denver, a BA in Physics, and has previous … Read more
The National Recycling Coalition is a non-profit organization that is focused on the promotion and enhancement of recycling in the United States. We are 23-affiliated recycling organizations strong, and have a network of more than 6,000 members that extends across waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting. The organization works to maintain a prosperous and productive … Read more
The Association of Ohio Recyclers (AOR) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association, founded in 1989, promoting waste reduction, reuse and recycling. AOR is nonpolitical and nonpartisan. AOR is comprised and governed by a Board of Directors elected by the AOR membership. The AOR Board is responsible for implementing a Strategic Plan to carry out the … Read more
Zero Waste Gainesville is a community-led initiative supporting policies and lifestyle choices that focus first on reducing waste and reusing products, and then recycling and composting the rest. http://www.zerowastegainesville.com
