Suz Okie
GreenBiz Group
Suz Okie is inspired by innovation that balances sustainability and social responsibility in pursuit of a more circular future. As GreenBiz’s Director of Design Strategy & Senior Analyst, Circular Economy, she follows circular issues, trends and innovations, and designs programming for GreenBiz events. Suz’s background is in development and corporate partnerships in non-profits. She holds an MBA in design strategy from California College of the Arts and a BS from Skidmore College.
This Swiss shoulder bag maker shares the secrets of 30 years of circularity
Graphic designers from Zurich grew one of the longest-lasting circular economy brands. Now Freitag is pursuing "intelligent design for a circular future." Read More
The plastics conversation is stagnant. These 3 actions can change that
Even in Amsterdam, a gathering of plastics industry leaders was mired in jargon and toothless goals. Here’s what will get us unstuck. Read More
5 ways to make reuse mainstream
Innovators at the vanguard of the reuse movement agree on the key ingredients that will speed up the adoption of reuse. Read More
The unbridled potential of reuse in 3 metrics
If implemented correctly, reuse has exceptional potential for environmental and economic wins. Read More
And the Reusie goes to…
A recap of the awards honoring the people, communities and organizations bringing reuse solutions for consumer packaging and products to the world at large. Read More
Behind the world's largest pilot for reusable bags
The new Beyond the Bag Consortium will reach more than 150 stores, from mom-and-pop shops to some of the biggest retailers in the U.S. Read More
Animal-free offerings are down, but not out
Investments in next-gen materials have slipped and concerns over greenwashing abound, but fashion’s interest in animal-free offerings is still in style. Read More
How much will we sacrifice for plastics?
Cancer Alley, an 85-mile stretch along the Mississippi River in Louisiana, is home to over 200 plastic and petrochemical plants — and some of the most polluted air in the U.S. Read More
Reclamation, reuse and the Urban Wood Project
How much wood would a wood-consuming world waste? Formed in 2018 under the auspices of the USDA Forest Service, the Urban Wood Project began in Baltimore to reclaim wood that would otherwise be burned or landfilled. Read More
