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 … Read more
Sometimes known as the ‘The Upcycling Queen,’ Lara is not your typical science nerd. With a BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology from the University of Cardiff and a PhD in Immunology from the University of Southampton, Lara is masterminding turning yesterday’s food into tomorrow’s feast. In the world of #upcycledfoods, what was once ‘waste’ becomes … Read more
Marie Gallagher is the Senior National Sustainability Manager with SBM Management Services LP supporting a leading biopharmaceutical client with multiple laboratory, manufacturing, and office sites across the county. Marie brings a background integrating sustainable operations into the life science and healthcare industries. She is a TRUE Advisor holding a Master’s in Business and Science (MBS) … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
The mission of the Louisiana Recycling Coalition is to improve recycling across our state, both in quantity and quality of material, through partnership, education and advocacy. https://louisianarecyclingcoalition.org/
HSR Zero Waste provides consulting and commercial services for facilities to create policies for reducing waste and re-use, meet their zero waste and resource management needs, and earn Zero Waste Canada or other certifications. With 30 years of experience in the waste management industry, we provide guidance on optimizing and enhancing existing recycling systems to … Read more
Live Heal Sustain Hub is a vibrant and forward-thinking community that serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for individuals seeking to live a more sustainable and fulfilling life. Our hub is a gathering place, where passionate individuals come together to exchange ideas, knowledge, and experiences on holistic well-being and environmental preservation. We are … Read more
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority works to deliver memorable experiences that uniquely enrich the lives of visitors and residents. Through leadership in destination development, marketing and venue management expertise, the CRVA leads efforts to maximize the region’s economic potential through visitor spending, creating jobs and opportunities for the community. https://www.crva.com/
Zero Waste Strategies is the premier environmental consulting firm specializing in business waste reduction for: https://0waste.org/