Pacific Northwest Innovations for the Circular Economy
Speakers:
Heather Trim, Executive Director, Zero Waste Washington
Bryce Hestermann, Senior Consultant, Resource Recycling Systems
Josh Epstein, Founder, Seattle Reconomy
Host:
Mike Waggoner, Founder, Corumat, Inc.
Overview:
The Pacific Northwest has long stood at the forefront of sustainability, pioneering efforts in community-led action, legislative innovation, and the commercialization of circular solutions. Join us for an engaging session featuring three leaders with over 50 years of combined experience accelerating the circular economy through cutting-edge policy, design, and business models.
Topics of Focus:
Building the Next-Gen Circular Economy Center
A detailed plan to launch a regional center that:
Creates local jobs
Produces carbon-negative materials
Recovers critical minerals from diverse waste streams
Catalyzing Innovation & Funding in the PNW
How public-private partnerships and targeted funding can unlock scalable impact
Current and emerging funding opportunities for circular economy startups, researchers, and municipal innovators
Who Should Attend:
Entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers, sustainability leaders, and anyone passionate about building a regenerative, job-creating, and climate-positive future
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