Archive | Shoot for the Stars

Madison C. Feehan is the founder and CEO of Space Copy. As an early career professional based in Edmonton, Canada with a background in advanced lunar instrument development and early-stage innovations for NASA’s Planetary Science, Heliophysics, and Astrophysics divisions, Madison’s initiatives are focused towards combining deep-tech development for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) with entrepreneurship. Madison’s […]

Lourdes is an award winning Canadian Entrepreneur and Urban Planner, with a Masters in Environmental Design. She has  founded a diverse array of companies and organizations in urban planning, food security, hospitality, food and clima-tech. Lourdes’ community advocacy is vast and also includes serving on numerous local and national boards related to urban planning and design, […]

Jason Brown is the Director of Western Canada at Call2Recycle. Founded in 1997, the not-for-profit organization works on behalf of stakeholders to provide its battery recycling program. Since inception, Call2Recycle has recycled over 50 million kilograms of batteries, keeping them out of local landfills and recovering the valuable materials that can be used to create […]

Brian Bastien is the President and CEO of Product Care Recycling – a not-for-profit organization operating 25 programs across 12 jurisdictions, a pioneer in Extended Producer Responsibility, celebrating 31 years of operating programs across Canada and the United States. The programs offer environmentally safe disposal solutions for a variety of products including paint, flammable liquids, […]

As Chief Executive Officer of Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA), Ed Gugenheimer draws on his nearly thirty years of experience in executive leadership, fiscal governance, and operational expertise to shape Alberta’s waste management future. In his role, Ed has been instrumental in advancing the organization’s mission and long-term impact. Under his leadership, ARMA adopted its […]

Lori Koebel is the Vice President of Sustainability & Stakeholder Relations at Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation (ABCRC). She leads ABCRC’s communications, stakeholder engagement and sustainability initiatives, working with partners across the industry to support Alberta’s high-performing beverage container recycling system and share solutions nationally. Lori is known for building strong partnerships and for championing […]

Dr. Catherine Tays is the Strategic Initiatives Manager for Emerging Programs at CSA Group (Canadian Standards Association). She has a PhD in Microbiology and Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta, during which she worked on the biotransformation of greenhouse gas into biodegradable bioplastics. In her current role, Catherine helps identify areas and […]

Briggs Gibbins is a dynamic young entrepreneur passionate about harnessing the power of business to create jobs, drive innovation, and deliver products and services that are socially and environmentally responsible. She is the founder of Last Shot Apparel, a garment design and manufacturing company based in Edmonton. LSA specializes in creating sustainable and ethically-made apparel […]

Barry Friesen is Executive Director of Cleanfarms Inc., a national Producer Responsibility Organization operating coast to coast in Canada. In Quebec, Cleanfarms is known as AgriRÉCUP.   Barry is a professional engineer who has been deeply involved in solid waste issues since 1995, first as a government regulator for waste, a municipal waste operator servicing […]