CJ has focused on the plastic pollution crisis for most of her career. Her research on microplastic has been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and she’s worked on numerous campaigns at the local, state, federal, and institutional levels that tackle plastic pollution at the source. CJ has a master’s degree in Development Practice from Emory … Read more
Emin Israfil is the founder and CEO of Rubbish, a San Francisco-based tech company transforming waste management and recycling using data, AI, and delightful user experiences. The company’s unique approach to fostering clean and sustainable communities has gained recognition from organizations like NASA, Google, Apple, and Accenture. Having started programming at the age of 10, … Read more
Breathe Free Detroit’s campaign organizer KT Morelli is a seasoned activist in Detroit, Michigan who has lived in the shadow of Detroit’s incinerator for over a decade. Her dedication and expertise in community organizing has helped harness collective energy for this grassroots, community-powered campaign which was successful in shutting down the incinerator in March of … Read more
Annette Poliwka is a Zero Waste Consultant and Board Member of The League To Save Lake Tahoe, with the infamous bumper stickers to “Keep Tahoe Blue.” She spent years as a Zero Waste Commissioner in Berkeley, appointed by the Mayor, where they passed historic legislation on single use disposables. Her work at the City of … Read more
Gary Liss has 50 years of experience in recycling and waste management and is Chair of the Zero Waste International Alliance Certifications Committee. He is a leading advocate of Zero Waste, Vice-President of Zero Waste USA, and a founder and past President of the National Recycling Coalition. He is a principal of Zero Waste Associates, … Read more
Ashpreet is a recent Ph.D. student in interdisciplinary ecology at the University of Florida. Her scholarly endeavors revolve around the comprehensive understanding and exploration of the factors driving Zero Waste program improvement. She is interested in qualitative and quantitative behavior research studies in the field of waste management. She is currently working in the waste … Read more
Susie Vincent, LEED AP BD+C, TRUE Advisor and SEA is the Director of Client Solutions at the U.S. Green Building Council for GBCI’s TRUE program. At USGBC she works with clients and industry stakeholders to advance a circular economy and encourages project teams along their journey to zero waste. She has significant experience in supporting … Read more
Ms. Blachman is a consultant in environmental sustainability, economic development, equity and social justice with over 30 years experience. A passionate zero food waste advocate, Blachman is doing her best to get organics out of landfill; she regularly incorporates leftovers into her family’s meals, enjoys the challenge of shopping her fridge before heading out to … Read more
Heather Trim, Executive Director. Heather has more than 25 years of experience in environmental work ranging from zero waste to toxic chemicals and habitat issues. At Zero Waste Washington, her focus has been on reducing upstream sources of waste and addressing downstream impacts, getting toxic chemicals out of products, eliminating plastic pollution, and building on … Read more
Adrian Hernandez boasts a diverse career path. He began in retail brand development, multi-unit operations, and licensing for a multinational tea company. Afterwards, he forayed into the world of technology serving as the Director of Business Development for Global Tech Group before his entrepreneurial spirit led him to found The Drink Station, a tea and … Read more