The Reusies: Virtual awards show for Reuse Movement in the U.S. celebrates heroes of a world without waste on September 30

WHY: Celebrating the heroes of reuse - the pioneers and innovators of the growing reuse economy

WHEN: Thursday, September 30, 4:00PM PT / 7:00PM ET

WHERE:

• Streamed Online. Ticketing: www.TheReusies.org. Early-bird general admission one-screen before August 31 - $10;  General admission one screen - $25; VIP ticket - $400 (one screen, access to VIP after show, bonus perks); VIP Table (10 screens, access to VIP after show, bonus perks) - $2,500 

• Follow the online conversation: #TheReusies @Upstream_org @LoopFund

WHAT:

• First-ever virtual National Reuse Awards (The Reusies)

• Musical performances including singer Kori Withers

• Video montages, award presentations

• Panel discussions lead by Danni Washington covering topics including: 

• Where does recycling fit in 

• Eliminating throwaway mindset and systems and how to make reuse more accessible 

• Investing in Reuse Economy and changing common misconceptions  

• Live VIP session immediately after the show with speed networking in online breakout rooms

• Final winners will be announced during the show

WHO:     

• Hosted by TV personality/science communicator Danni Washington

• The Nominees for:

• Most Innovative Reuse Company: Algramo, Rheaply, and TURN.     

• Fan Favorite Reuse Company (which the audience can vote on during the show): Blueland, Just Salad, Plaine Products, Saalt, and Stojo

• Most Impactful Community Leadership: ReusableLA and Zero Waste Humboldt 

• Activist of the Year: Craig W. Cadwallader - Policy Coordinator, Surfrider Foundation (South Bay Chapter); Crystal Dreisbach - Founder, Green to Go and Executive Director, Don't Waste Durham; Anukampa Freedom Gupta-Fonner - Chief Imagineer, Design By Freedom       

• Judges include:

• Ashima Sukhdev, Programs Lead – North America, Ellen MacArthur Foundation

• Benjamin Von Wong, visual artist, activist, influencer 

• Christian Kaufholz, Head of Affiliate Programs & Knowledge Development, Global Plastic Action Partnership, World Economic Forum

• Danni Washington, TV personality, science communicator, ocean advocate 

• Elizabeth Segran, senior staff writer, Fast Company  

• Erin Simon, Head of Plastic Waste & Business, World Wildlife Fund 

• Lauren Singer, founder and CEO, @PackageFreeShop and @TrashIsForTossers 

• William McDonough, Chief Executive, McDonough Innovation and Co-author, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things

• Presented by:

• Bridget Croke, managing director, Closed Loop Partners, a New York-based investment firm comprised of venture capital, growth equity, private equity, project-based finance and an innovation center focused on building the circular economy

• Matt Prindiville, CEO and chief solutioneer, Upstream, an environmental non-profit sparking innovative solutions to plastic pollution by helping people, businesses and communities shift from single-use to reuse

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For Sponsorship and Brand Activation Information:

Visit: https://www.thereusies.org/advertise

Media Contact/Covering Media Comp List RSVP: 

Jen Maguire, Jen@maguirepr.com, 917-596-5136