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SUMMARY:Ron Gonen
DESCRIPTION:Ron Gonen is the founder and CEO of Closed Loop Partners\, a firm at the forefront of building the circular economy. Closed Loop Partners is comprised of an asset management business\, innovation center and operating group that builds and operates circular economy infrastructure\, including the largest privately held recycling company in the U.S. It is this work that will inform his presentation during Week Four of the Chautauqua Lecture Series\, themed “Wasted: Our Era of Disposability\,” with thoughts on how industry can embrace sustainability to chart a path for a healthier planet — and immense business opportunity.  \nGonen is the author of the book\, The Waste Free World: How the Circular Economy Will Take Less\, Make More\, and Save the Planet\, in addition to several technology and environmental science patents. Prior to founding Closed Loop Partners\, he served as the deputy commissioner for sanitation\, recycling and sustainability in New York City during the Bloomberg administration. In this role\, he oversaw the collection and processing of paper\, metal\, glass\, plastic\, textile waste\, electronic waste\, organics and hazardous waste\, as well as public policy. During his tenure\, he was recognized by the Natural Resources Defense Council/Earth Day NY as the Public Official of the Year.  \nGonen founded his first recycling company in 2002. The companies he has led have been recognized as innovators in sustainable business practices. Awards include The Conference of Mayors Public/Private Partnership of the Year\, Technology Pioneer from the World Economic Forum and The Wall Street Journal’s No. 1 Venture Backed Cleantech Company of The Year. He earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and later served as an adjunct professor.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/ron-gonen/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),CHQ Assembly
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