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May 2016: Is a Zero Waste Lifestyle Possible?

May 14, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join Women in Cleantech and Sustainability on May 14th in San Francisco for a lively and thought-provoking discussion of the Zero Waste movement, “Is a Zero Waste Lifestyle Possible?”. Hear from industry experts, city government, and zero-waste lifestyle advocates in a deep dive into this important environmental issue. We will discuss why diverting material from landfill is such a critical issue and will explore some of the challenges that service providers, policy makers, and consumers face today.
Speakers:
  • Beth Terry, Founder of MyPlasticFreeLife.com, Founding Member of Plastic Pollution Coalition & Author of “Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too”
  • James Kao, CEO/President/Founder of Green Citizen
  • Jean Cacicedo, Textile artist, Teacher, Lecturer
  • Carter Chapin Hallock, CEO of Rethink Green
  • Janelle Fitzpatrick, Commercial Zero Waste Specialist, SF Environment
  • Christine Liu, Founder of Packageless

Details

Date:
May 14, 2016
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Venue

San Francisco State University, Downtown Campus
835 Market Street, 6th Floor, Room 609
San Francisco, CA 94103 United States
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