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Andrea Schnitzer

Circular economy strategy, materials management

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LocationWashingtonDistrict of Columbia, United States

About

I am a circular economy strategist with 20 years of experience delivering solutions that reduce waste, conserve resources, and align environment and business goals. I have advised Fortune 500 companies, global nonprofits, federal agencies, and state governments on policies, programs, and tools that measurably cut costs, create and leverage diverse partnerships, and reduce environmental impact. I translate complex technical data into actionable strategies, build cross-sector partnerships, and lead initiatives from concept to implementation. A data fiend with particular expertise in MSW, plastic, and organics.

Publications & speeches

Plastic packaging and microplastic pollution policy impacts in the US

lastic packaging and microplastic pollution policy impacts in the US

February 2026

Andrea led development of this technical white paper produced by The Pew Charitable Trusts which analyzes how U.S. policy could affect plastic packaging and textile and tire microplastic waste generation, waste management, pollution and select associated economic impacts.

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