Chelsea Rustrum is the co-author of “It’s a Shareable Life,” a practical guide to the sharing economy, showing people how to save money, make money, and lead a more fulfilling life. In tandem, she also founded the Sharers of San Francisco, a social and educational series exploring the limits of what sharing can do for […]

Heidi has been a leader in the solid waste industry in California for 25 years, working with industry, government and the public to reduce waste, improve product design and recyclability, and implement cost-effective projects and policies which protect the health and the environment. Collaborating with local government leaders, Heidi was one of two original co-directors […]

Garth Hickle is the product stewardship team leader with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). He has been with the MPCA since 1996 working on product stewardship for various products including packaging, electronics and carpet. He is a board member of the Global Product Stewardship Council, the Sustainable Electronics Recycling Initiative and the Electronics Recycling […]

Denis Brisebois has worked for almost 35 years for major food chains, the last 15 years of which as Vice-President at Metro. In addition to managing Metro’s affiliated and franchised stores, he is deeply involved in the application of Metro’s Social Responsibility Policy, particularly measures relating to packaging, residual materials management, energy use reduction and sustainable […]

Effective June 1st, 2014, Brad Orr assumed the role of President and CEO of Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc. Brad received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Engineering from the University of Manitoba in 1988. He joined Dow Elanco in 1989 as a Sales Representative based out of Dauphin, Manitoba, and subsequently held sales positions in […]

Clint is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for London Drugs Limited. London Drugs is one of the largest chain drug stores in North America by volume, and part of one of Canada’s oldest family retailing companies, the HY Louie Company Limited founded in 1903. Responsible for London Drugs’ award-winning and progressive sustainability initiatives, […]

Bridget Croke leads investor and industry partnerships and communications at the Closed Loop Fund. Bridget has spent 15 years designing and building campaigns, often in partnership with brands and companies, to motivate consumers to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. Prior to Closed Loop Fund, she held leadership roles with myActions behavior change platform, social movement […]

Russ has worked for twenty years in local government utility operations with a focus on financial and strategic management.  In 2011, Russ moved to Vancouver Island to take on the role of Senior Manager, Environmental Resource Management for the Capital Regional District in Victoria. Russ’ primary area of responsibility with the CRD is regional solid […]

Matthew Cotton is the owner of Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC (Nevada City, California). He has over twenty-five years of experience in solid waste management planning, permitting, policy, regulatory compliance, and composting. During this time, he has worked as a consultant, educator, researcher, and advocate for new and expanded organics recycling and composting programs in […]