Pacific Northwest Innovations for the Circular Economy

Description

​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:

1. ​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

2. ​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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