Dr. Samantha Romanick is a molecular biologist with an interest in studying the effects of microplastic exposure to human health. Since 2014, Samantha has made a commitment to do her part to help curb plastic pollution by omitting plastic waste from her home, educating her community on the issue, starting up a small retail business … Read more
Tom Wright, an exemplary leader and innovator in sustainable business practices, has dedicated over two decades to the design and implementation of recycling and commercial-scale composting infrastructures across the United States. His pioneering vision materialized with the founding of SustainableBizness.com in 1997, a platform that stands at the forefront of environmental sustainability within the corporate … Read more
Dr. Anja Brandon is an environmental engineer and policy expert specializing in plastics pollution and waste management. As the Director of Plastics Policy at Ocean Conservancy, Anja leads a team working to eliminate plastic pollution at the state, federal, and international level. Anja has been instrumental in drafting landmark state and national legislation regulating plastic … Read more
Maurice Sampson has served as the Eastern Pennsylvania Director for Clean Water Action since 2016. His career as an environmental advocate spans 50 years, beginning at the age of 15 and on the first Earth Day in 1970. He served as one of the nation’s first Recycling Coordinators for the cities of Newark, NJ, and … Read more
Madhavi began her involvement in the reuse movement at Don’t Waste Durham, where she collected and analyzed data for community-based initiatives like the ReCirculation Project, using her findings to increase visibility of successful reuse models. Madhavi currently develops environmental and financial impact analyses for reuse systems as Data Science Specialist at Upstream. As a member … Read more
Kim joined the Nebraska Recycling Council in July of 2024. She comes to us with a background in natural resources focusing on environmental education. Kim holds a doctoral degree in natural resources from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a master’s degree in forestry and a bachelor’s degree in wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture, both from Mississippi State … Read more
Sustainability professional experienced in guiding corporate sustainability strategies and achieving zero waste goals throughout industries. Manages diverse projects ranging from program implementation to leading corporate certifications while promoting collaboration between cross-functioning teams to align sustainability with business growth. Organization:SBM Management ServicesTitle:Senior Manager, National SustainabilityLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/srogerslemke/
Nik Balachandran is an electrical engineer-turned-entrepreneur who found his passion to keep trash out of the environment after encountering it during open water swimming and hiking expeditions all around the world. He founded Zabble in 2016 to help organizations reach zero waste by championing a novel waste measurement process and software platform using AI to … Read more
Stacy Savage is a powerhouse in zero waste consulting, corporate sustainability, and circular economy strategies. Known as the Texas Trash Talker, she has spent over 22 years revolutionizing waste reduction, partnering with major brands like Dell, Apple, AT&T, Nestlé, Kohler, Boston University, and the City of Austin to slash waste and boost sustainability. From 2003-2012, … Read more
Alison Cove is the Founder and CEO of USEFULL, the only tech-enabled, stainless steel takeout container solution for college and university campuses. Alison wholeheartedly believes that you “can’t solve a plastic problem with more plastic” so by merging technology with recycled stainless steel – USEFULL was born. She founded USEFULL to solve her own personal … Read more