Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski is a San Diego-based textile artist, renowned forher establishment, Sew Loka, located in Barrio Logan. Sew Loka is a slowfashion sewing studio that uses recycled, repurposed and reclaimed fabrics tocreate one of one clothing and accessories, all inspired by Claudia’s Mexican-American heritage. Organization:Sew LokaTitle:Textile ArtistWebhttps://sewloka.com
As Upstream’s Local Reuse Manager, Macy supports advocates across the US and Canada in their efforts to advance communities toward circular, reuse systems and away from single use, disposables. Macy works on local reuse policy, co-leads the Upstream networks, and is involved in implementation project management. Macy has 10 years of sustainability experience in the … Read more
Carla Daniela is the owner of Tailor Love the award-winning tailor in San Diego County. Carla was born and raised in Azores, Portugal, she earned her degree in fashion and textile design from the Instituto Politecnico de Castelo Branco in Portugal. Carla embraces sustainability, promotes and encourages a more conscientious consumer culture with her brides. … Read more
Brianna Treat is a dedicated sustainability expert with over a decade’s experience focused on large-scale waste reduction, corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting, green building certifications, and carbon accounting. Her journey began with a degree in Sustainability from the University of Oklahoma, leading her to a role in Baltimore, MD. There, she honed her skills … Read more
Ainara Calahorra is the founder and maker of MuXu Creations, a Slow Fashion brand based in San Diego. With a focus on sustainability, MuXu transforms preexisting materials into one-of-a-kind garments that blend the art of sewing and painting. Each piece reflects a commitment to celebrating uniqueness, creativity, and environmental responsibility. Organization:MuXu CreationsTitle:Founder and MakerWebhttps://www.muxucreations.com/
Maine Resource Recovery Association (MRRA) is committed to provide Maine communities and businesses with environmentally sound & economically sustainable recycling and solid-waste management protocols. We have built relationships with Vendors and Haulers to move your recycling and solid waste efficiently, saving you time and effort, while benefiting the environment in which we live. We have … Read more
KOR is a non-profit (501c3), membership based network of representatives from government, industry, non-profit and public entities and individuals that support environmental stewardship through waste reduction, composting, reuse, recycling, and sustainable efforts in Kansas. KOR provides advocacy, information, technical support, networking and educational opportunities in partnership with local, state, regional and national organizations. https://www.kskor.org/
We work to develop and implement design strategies within buildings and public spaces to help cities equitably achieve zero waste. The Center for Zero Waste Design builds advocacy campaigns and vision plans alongside community organizations, nonprofit coalitions, and municipalities to integrate best practices for zero waste into programming and design of buildings and the public … Read more
The Nebraska Recycling Council is a statewide, member-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to maximize the economic and environmental benefits of resource recovery in Nebraska. Our vision is a future in which all materials are reserved for their highest and best use and landfill disposal is the last resort. Our great wish is to … Read more
Optimize sustainable reduction, reuse and recycling (the 3 “R’s”) in Maryland to ensure that the use of virgin materials is minimized, materials otherwise destined for disposal are reused or recycled and there is strong demand for buying products made with recycled material content. https://www.marylandrecyclingnetwork.org/