Recyclebank’s Jonathan K. Hsu to Discuss How We Reduce, Reuse and Replenish Resources at Social Innovation Summit 2013

NEW YORK, May 29, 2013 /3BL Media/ — Jonathan K. Hsu, CEO of Recyclebank®, the company that rewards people for taking everyday green actions with discounts and deals, will discuss the importance of invention and continued advancement in the recycling industry today at the Social Innovation Summit 2013. The session, “Reduce, Reuse, Replenish,” brings Hsu together with Tom Szaky, CEO of TerraCycle, to raise awareness around key developments in recycling technologies and discuss initiatives to move the industry forward.  

The Social Innovation Summit connects and inspires a global network of leaders to discuss the key strategies and business innovations creating social transformation across the corporate, investment, government and nonprofit sectors. To increase conversation around the next generation of recycling ingenuity, this panel will spotlight those companies already innovating and solving for an important problem and discuss the next steps society must take to move the needle on recycling rates. Hsu will specifically share Recyclebank’s experience as a company bringing awareness to the recycling problem — discussing how the company has spearheaded programs to change consumer behavior, enhanced green lifestyle decisions and built customer loyalty to inject momentum toward a zero waste economy.

“As we continue to energize global conversations about sustainability, it’s important we don’t forget the importance of recycling. It’s one the easiest things an individual, community or nation can do to help the environment,” said Hsu. “At Recyclebank, we believe that engaging people on all levels can motivate them to change their behavior towards recycling and generally make more sustainable choices in their lives. I’m honored to have the opportunity to discuss this topic and share our perspective with the larger community.”

The details for Hsu’s session are as follows:

Who:        Jonathan K. Hsu, chief executive officer, Recyclebank

 Tom Szaky, chief executive officer, Terracycle

  Moderator: Will Kennedy, senior programme officer, UN Office for Partnerships – United Nations

What:      “Reduce, Reuse, Replenish,” panel session

Where:     J.P. Morgan, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y.

When:      Wednesday, May 29, at 4:15 p.m. EDT

ABOUT RECYCLEBANK

Recyclebank helps create a more sustainable future by rewarding people for taking everyday green actions with discounts and deals from more than 4,000 local businesses and national brands. Through its online platform and partnerships with municipalities, haulers, small businesses and corporate brands, Recyclebank empowers individuals to make a collective impact on the environment by increasing household recycling and taking other environmentally-friendly actions. A Certified B Corporation, Recyclebank has been recognized as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, a Champion of the Earth by the United Nations Environment Program and for Outstanding Excellence in Public/Private Partnerships from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Recyclebank is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit www.Recyclebank.com.

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MEDIA CONTACTS

Jeff Harse | Recyclebank

(212) 659-6491 | jharse@recyclebank.com

Elissa Davis | Bateman Group for Recyclebank

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