Learn how you can get involved in local circular economy initiatives to reduce waste and maximize resources for a more sustainable future.
Tue. | Oct. 27 | 2 – 3:15 p.m. | CoLab (OCB 100)
Free. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
Join zero-waste expert and Circular KC Chair Olivia English to learn about your role in creating a more regionally sustainable future. Discover how initiatives like Circular KC and Trash to Roads get the community involved in innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
Circular economy principles
- Design items so waste isn’t created in the first place
- Keep items cycling through sharing, repair, and manufacturing loops
- Avoid depleting resources; actively restore the environment
Olivia English bio
Olivia English is known for piloting the use of recycled plastic and tire materials in asphalt paving to create local demand for local waste streams. Her work has ranged from regenerative landscaping and habitat restoration to zero-waste initiatives and innovative recycling projects. She serves as chair of Circular KC, which supports collaboration across the region’s circular economy community.