Luna is a Banffite who is interested in interdisciplinary and collaborative problem solving to drive positive change in the world. While working on her capstone design project at the the University of Waterloo (Knowledge Integration), she wanted to do something relating back to her community and the environment. After digging through Banff’s Environmental Master Plan, she […]

Victor is a Senior Industry Development Officer in Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s Bio-Industrial Opportunities Section. His current focus includes bioenergy, biorefining, and circular economy. He also works with the food and beverage processing industry to improve their organic waste and wastewater management practices. He is passionate about working with stakeholders and helping to bring commercialization […]

As the Unit Head for packaging, in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Section, with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in BC, Teresa oversees the packaging and beverage container programs under the Recycling Regulation. Teresa has been with the Ministry since 2005 and spent most of this time in EPR. In addition to […]

Lilly Woodbury is the Regional Coordinator for Surfrider Foundation Canada, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the ocean, beaches, and waves, for all people. She focuses on policy-based initiatives that are addressing plastic waste and pollution as well as working towards materializing a circular economy. She’s currently completing her MA at the […]

Jaclyn Schmidt is currently Acting Executive Director for the Water and Waste Policy Branch at Environment and Parks. She has been with the Government of Alberta for over 15 years in multiple technical, policy, and leadership roles tackling complex challenges at both Environment and Parks and Agriculture and Forestry. She has a multidisciplinary background with […]

Georgia works across platforms at Closed Loop Partners on strategic initiatives, branding and communications, spreading the word about the work the firm does in building a more circular economy. Prior to joining Closed Loop Partners, Georgia worked in Business Development and Marketing at Inspiring Capital, and has varied experience in other start-ups, non-profits and social […]