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Fighting plastic pollution through innovation, research and communication

Hey,

I’m Hanna

I’m a scientist, communicator, consultant and educator working on the topic of plastic pollution and solutions.  I love working at the intersection of science, society and innovation – helping to understand problems and build solutions that actually work. 

I am curious about how innovative ideas, individuals and groups contribute to – or detract from – sustainability progress.

Let’s connect if you want to discuss plastic, sustainability and the ways we can make the world a better place.

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Current work

Writing

I share my writing through my newsletter, Ripples to Waves, where I share personal essays and scientific updates. I love weaving stories combining pressing challenges, science and research and a touch of humor and emotion. Learn more

Research

I wholeheartedly believe collaboration is the key to impact. Through my consulting and freelance work I have been involved in projects ranging from cleanup expeditions to remote islands to sustainable tourism development in the Middle East. Learn more

Projects

I'm active in scientific research and thought leadership. I have over 500 citations and 20 reports and articles on topics spanning business models, innovation and entrepreneurship, policy, valuation with a red thread of sustainability, often focused on plastic. Learn more

Let’s work together to fight ocean plastic pollution

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