Circular Services
Lauren Rodriguez currently serves as the Head of Partnerships at Circular Services, focusing on collaborating with communities and industries to promote material circulation and environmental sustainability. Previously, Lauren held the role of Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Closed Loop Partners, where efforts centered on advancing the circular economy through engagement with major corporations. At ZX Ventures, Lauren's roles included Investment Principal in Sustainability & Circularity, Global Director of Portfolio Strategy & Expansion, and Venture Partner, contributing to innovative investment strategies. Lauren's early experience includes a fellowship with The Nature Conservancy, deploying impact capital for urban green infrastructure, and as an Emergency Response Coordinator at Marine Well Containment Company, where training and collaboration were essential to developing new response standards. Academically, Lauren has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BBA from Emory University, with a focus on Information Systems, Operations Management, and Consulting & Venture Management.
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Circular Services
Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services in the United States. With over 20 operating locations, Circular Services provides holistic materials management services to municipalities and businesses across the country, keeping valuable materials in circulation and minimizing the cost and environmental impact of landfills. We employ innovative technology within reuse, recycling, remanufacturing and re-commerce solutions to improve regional economic and environmental outcomes, and build resilient systems that keep food & organics, textiles, electronics, packaging and more in circulation. Our Circular Resource Facilities collect and process valuable commodities for the supply chains of major consumer brands, including: Packaging (paper, metals, glass, plastics) Organics Textiles Electronics