Erica Jung (she/they) is a co-founder of DegrowNYC, a collective of organizers of color based in occupied Lenapehoking who view degrowth as a form of ecological reparations. Erica holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management from the New School.
Prof. Dr. Sedat Gundogdu is a prominent marine biologist at Çukurova University in Türkiye, renowned for his pioneering research on microplastic pollution. His research interest is on the understanding and mitigating the impacts of plastic waste on marine ecosystems. His groundbreaking studies on microplastics in Turkish waters have been widely published, influencing both national and…
Simone Chhut works as a Zero Waste Specialist for Nashville Waste Services where she focuses on zero waste outreach and education to further Nashville’s Zero Waste Master Plan. She has a background in communications and a master’s in sustainability. Her thesis focused on the implementation of Pay As You Throw in Nashville. She is part…
Melissa is the owner of Material Happiness in San Diego, CA – a second-hand destination for fabric, sewing supplies, and fiber crafts. Her aim is to keep great materials in circulation, not stuck in a cabinet or headed to the landfill. She also spends lots of time mending clothes for herself and others, and creating…
Stacy Savage was born and raised under the hazy skies and rotten egg smells of the oil & gas industry in southeast Texas. Both parents worked at local oil refineries for a collective 75 years, which propelled her into a career in environmental advocacy and becoming an eco-preneur. Starting in 2003 as a nonprofit door-to-door…
Romi Rossel is the Co-Founder and Marketing Director of The Bountiful Bag, an upcycling and eco-awareness company committed to promoting sustainability through slow fashion. With a passion for transforming waste into functional products, Romi has played a key role in numerous initiatives that raise awareness about environmental issues and the significance of upcycling and circular…
Broward County DEMANDS Clean Air! Fight Incineration! We are a grassroots organization based in Broward County, FL working to create Zero Waste systems.
Dr. Jamala Djinn is a materials physicist and senior policy advisor from Detroit, MI. She uses her many years of experience in government and science to curb the presence of toxic chemicals in our bodies and the environment.
Ms. Margaret Rachel is a young environmentalist from Kenya. She is the founder of the Climate Conscious Generation, an initiative that teaches school going children to be environmentally conscious as well as teach them about climate change and their role in climate change mitigation and adaptation.she is an advocate of child participation in environmental policy…
Stephanie Phillips leads the City of San Antonio’s Deconstruction & Circular Economy Program. Housed in the Office of Historic Preservation, the program prioritizes building material reuse as a tool for affordable housing repair, traditional trades revival, economic innovation, equitable access to high-quality resources, and cultural and community resilience. Stephanie holds leadership roles in nonprofits and…