Malia Becker leads creative outreach campaigns at the Center for Biological Diversity, addressing the intersection of endless growth, reproductive health, inequitable consumption, and the wildlife extinction crisis. She manages two campaigns focused on alternative economies and reproductive rights: Simplify the Holidays and Endangered Species Condoms. Before joining the Center, Malia worked in healthcare patient access … Read more
Randy is the Director of Policy and Community Campaigns for Eco-Cycle, where he has worked since 2012. He has successfully spearheaded public outreach and advocacy campaigns throughout Colorado’s Front Range. He serves as the Policy Chair for Recycle Colorado. Over the past 6 years, he has led efforts to pass significant state recycling legislation, including … Read more
Judi Henderson’s mannequin fascination led to her creating a business 20 years ago that recycles, repurposes, and reuses mannequins. Her company keeps hundreds of pounds of mannequins out of landfills every year. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Judi runs the largest mannequin recycling company in the US. Organization:Mannequin MadnessTitle:presidentWebhttps://www.mannequinmadness.com/pages/our-storyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mannequinmadness/
Chrise is a Zero Waste specialist, educator, & advocate. She is Berkeley’s ZW Commission Vice Chair (former two-time Chair); as Chair, she coordinated and conducted the public outreach/input-gathering efforts instrumental for 2019’s landmark Single-Use Disposable Foodware & Litter Reduction Ordinance passage. She is an instructor for Zero Waste USA’s certification program, assistant project manager for … Read more
Jocelyn Quarrell is a reuse and sharing systems expert with 15+ years of experience building and scaling access to sustainable services that enable humanity to greatly reduce our impact on the planet, primarily in the transportation and waste reduction industries. As CEO of Bold Reuse, Jocelyn leads a diverse and inclusive team of innovators and … Read more
Marria (she/her, we/us) is a mom, zero waste advocate, and educator currently living on Ohlone land (Oakland, CA). She founded Rotation Community Services in 2022 to offer intersectional, equity-focused zero waste guidance, education, and resources to help dismantle the systems and traditions that harm individuals, communities, and our planet. When she’s not literally talking trash, … Read more
Mr. Noveda is a Certified Leadership Performance Mentor, Certified Sales and Marketing Consultant, and. Certified Entrepreneurial Management Practitioner. Presently, he is one of the program officers at Mother Earth Foundation, who is in charge of Zero Waste Academy and Zero Waste Pilipinas programs. He was designated the head of the Solid Waste Management Unit, the … Read more
ReFED is the leading national nonprofit working to end food loss and waste across the food system by advancing data-driven solutions to the problem. Lily Herd (she/her) serves as ReFED’s Capital, Innovation, & Engagement Manager, working closely with the organization’s extended network of stakeholders to collaborate and share insights on food waste reduction strategies and … Read more
Dr. Joanne Brasch holds a Ph.D. in Textile Economics and Environmental Analysis from the University of California, Davis, where she also received a Master’s degree in Textile Science and a Bachelor’s degree in International Agricultural Development. With more than 13 years of academic work experience, Joanne has held lecturer and research appointments at UC Davis, … Read more
Ignas has been working on environmental technology projects and startups for over 6 years. In 2018 he co-founded Homely Energy – a smart thermostat company for electric heating. The company was acquired by Evergreen Energy in 2020. Ignas set his target on tackling another biggest issue in climate change – plastic pollution and the lifecycle … Read more