Kristin Kinder
About Kristin Kinder
Kristin Kinder serves as the VP of Research and Waste Stream Sustainability at Wastequip, where she leads research initiatives focused on recycling and waste reduction. With over a decade of experience in the waste industry, she has previously held roles at ENGIE Impact and Waste Management.
Current Role at Wastequip
Kristin Kinder serves as the Vice President of Research and Waste Stream Sustainability at Wastequip. In this role, she has been instrumental in leading both internal and external research initiatives that focus on recycling and waste reduction. Since joining Wastequip in 2018, she has worked within the Municipal Recycling and Diversion Team, contributing to the development of strategies aimed at enhancing waste stream sustainability.
Previous Experience at ENGIE Impact
Prior to her current position, Kristin Kinder worked at ENGIE Impact as a Product Manager for Waste from 2015 to 2018. During her three years in the Greater Seattle Area, she managed various projects related to waste management and sustainability, further building her expertise in the field.
Background in Waste Management
Kristin Kinder has a significant background in the waste management sector, having worked at Waste Management as a Corporate Education Developer from 2009 to 2015. In this role, she was part of the Municipal Recycling and Diversion Team, where she focused on educational initiatives aimed at promoting recycling and waste reduction practices.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Kinder holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Combined Sciences from Santa Clara University, which she completed between 2002 and 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Certificate in Environmental Law and Regulation from the University of Washington in 2010. Her academic background supports her extensive experience in the waste industry.
Industry Contributions and Partnerships
In her role at Wastequip, Kristin Kinder represents the company on key industry panels, where she contributes to discussions on environmental change. She actively develops industry partnerships to enhance waste stream sustainability efforts, leveraging her decade of experience in the waste industry to drive impactful initiatives.