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
Aneshai Smith is a mission-driven founder and social impact entrepreneur dedicated to solving systemic issues around food waste, food insecurity, and small business sustainability. She is the founder of GO See The City, a rising tech platform tackling the dual challenges of food waste and hunger through an AI-powered compliance system called Hariet.AI. It’s a … Read more
Alison Waliszewski is a policy strategist and coalition-builder with over 15 years of experience in environmental advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and community-based programming. She is the former Director of Policy and Programs at The 5 Gyres Institute, where she led national efforts to reduce plastic pollution, champion reuse systems, and pass microplastics legislation. Alison has chaired … Read more