Juliana Gerber

Juliana Gerber, Financial Coordinator since 2022, and previously NCRA’s Administrative Coordinator from 2015 – 2021. In 2015, she began managing projects at Envirolutions Consulting, LLC, serving as both Project Lead and Associate Director during her tenure. She now also works as a life coach, and offers pro-bono coaching to small non-profit teams that serve the environmental justice, animal welfare, and social services sectors.

Portia Sinnott

Portia M. Sinnott, Executive Director (since 2022), Former President and long-term Board member. Portia is a Zero Waste advocate consultant that co-leads teams working with the USEPA, UN-Habitat and a variety of jurisdictions and businesses. Favorite projects include the EPA Zero Waste Community Assessment Framework. She serves as Development Director for Zero Waste USA, and Co-Founder and Executive Director of LITE Initiatives – the sustainable practices group that operates Zero Waste Action – Sonoma County and Community Bikes – now 20+ years old.

What’s Fair: Funding for Food Recovery, 6/25



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Zero Waste Entrepreneurs Lessons Learned, 4/25

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Join us for a compelling conversation with three SF Bay Area Zero Waste entrepreneurs — Matt, Amy, and Nikki — as they reflect on the struggles, lessons, and adaptations that came with the COVID-19 lockdowns. From brick-and-mortar shops to online school supply sales, these local changemakers share how they weathered the storm and what the future holds for businesses rooted in Zero Waste values. 🌱

Let’s learn from their journeys and support the success of businesses that are building a better, waste-free world. ♻️

Agenda:

5 PM – Networking

5:30 PM – Interview

6:15 PM – Audience Q&A

What is Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)? 3/25

 

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The ZWAC Show is interviewing Baani Behniwal, the Carbon Drawdown Director at The Climate Center! 🌎✨ We’re especially curious about Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)—a process that involves injecting carbon dioxide into deep underground reservoirs. Could this be a real climate solution? Has the Climate Center explored its potential?

Get the latest insights from Baani and bring your questions!

Tonight’s Recycling Archive Reading from program director Susan Kinsella of late Kathy Evans, a Berkeley native who fought for its nationally recognized recycling program.

Agenda:

5 PM – Networking

5:30 PM – Interview

6:15 PM – Recycling Archive Reading