Ciara Aw
Product & Zero Waste Specialist
- Role
- Product & Zero Waste Specialist at Eco-Products
- Location
- Newport Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ciara Aw
With a background that spans restaurant kitchens, corporate sustainability programs, and academic research, I bring both practical know-how and policy insight to my role as a Project & Zero Waste Specialist (PZW) at Eco-Products.Based in Southern California, I focus on connecting composters, distributors, and foodservice operators to make waste diversion more practical and effective. I like to describe my job as “bridging the gaps in the value chain”—ensuring that compostable products not only meet customer needs but can also be successfully processed at local facilities. My work includes staying current on legislation, supporting field testing with composters, and helping operators roll out programs that reduce contamination and increase diversion.For me, the reward comes when skepticism gives way to understanding. That perspective—shaped by both academic study and on-the-ground experience—drives my work to advance zero waste solutions.
Experience
Product & Zero Waste Specialist
Feb 2025 — Present · CA, US
Helping to advocate for compost infrastructure in the Southwest and increasing landfill diversion by connecting end-users with organics processors.
Education
Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
Master of Science - MS, Engineering, Sustainability, and Health
University of Redlands
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics, Double Minor in Environmental Studies and Mathematics
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