Entrepreneurs! Learn all about Sustainable Fashion from FABRIC Co-Founder Sherri Barry at the upcoming Statewide Sustainability Summit

Statewide Sustainability Summit – Climate Action: Thrive in 2035 on October 11 in Tempe

Some panels that might interest you:

Envisioning a Circular Economy

What will it take to transform Arizona’s throwaway economy into one where waste is eliminated, resources are circulated, and nature is regenerated? Hear from circular economy leaders in the academia, public, and private sector spaces that are helping to achieve this vision and how they plan to do so. 

Speakers:

• Amanda Jordan, Circular Economy Project Manager, City of Phoenix (Moderator)
• J.B. Shaw, Recycling Coordinator, ADEQ (Moderator)
• Carlos DeLaTorre, Director of Environmental & General Services Department, City of Tucson
• Jenifer Freeman, Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs, Swire Coca-Cola
• Kaeli Wells, Sustainability Specialist, City of Flagstaff
• Dr. Rajesh Buch, Director of Business Development, Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service, Arizona State University

How Can Entrepreneurs Enable Arizona’s Transition to a Circular Economy?

Strategies to achieve a circular economy often overlook the contributions of smaller, locally led enterprises and the need for market-based solutions. Entrepreneurship has often been identified as one of the drivers of sustainable economic growth and entrepreneurs are helping to drive and shape innovation by creating or bringing life to new technologies, products, and services, building new markets and jobs along the way. Entrepreneurs will be crucial to Arizona’s transition to circularity. Join this session for insights into entrepreneurs already leading the way and how they are tackling some of the state’s biggest waste issues.

Speakers:

• Amanda Jordan, Circular Economy Project Manager, City of Phoenix (Moderator)
• J.B. Shaw, Recycling Coordinator, ADEQ (Moderator)
• Garret Schwartz, Founder, Resinate Recycling
• J.D. Hill, Founder, R. City
• Rose King, Co-Founder, GlassKing
• Sherri Berry, Founder, The Fashioneer and F.A.B.R.I.C.
• Trevor Warren, Founder, President & CEO, Higher Wire Inc.

Summit: Oct 11, 9:00 AM -5:00 PM - RSVP here

Next Waste & Circular Economy Committee Meeting: Nov 3 @ 10 AM - RSVP here

We hope to see you there!