Saturday Speaker Series — Reducing Redmond’s Waste: Past, Present, and Future

Redmond is a city of innovation, and that is true in our efforts to reduce waste as well. From recycling to composting to waste reduction, year after year, Redmond has creatively crafted new programs to move our community toward a sustainable future. Learn about City’s efforts to recycle Styrofoam, reduce plastics, compost food waste and much more. Our speakers, Stacey Auer and Sam Wilder bring a wealth of experience including working together for the past 17 years on programs to reduce waste in Redmond.

Stacey Auer Bio

Stacey Auer has worked in the environmental field for 32 years.  She has been a Recycling Program Administrator for the City of Redmond since 2006. Prior to her current position her work experience included acting as the Communications Director for People for Puget Sound for five years, and several years consulting in environmental outreach and public involvement in the Seattle area.  Stacey has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Washington, a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Policy from Western Washington University, A Certificate in Conservation Biology from University of Washington and a Certificate in Wetland Science and Management from the University of Washington. Stacey was raised in Redmond, and currently lives in Woodinville with her husband and twins. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, writing mystery novels, and walking her hound dog.

Sam Wilder Bio

Sam Wilder has been in the sustainability and resource conservation field for 27 years. She is a graduate in Environmental Resource Management from Penn State University, with a minor in Education. She has worked for Student Conservation Association, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Hawk Watch International, Bureau of Land Management and Pacific Science Center in a range of positions from wetlands education, hawk banding and sustainability. Since 2002, she has worked as a consultant for government agencies, assisting residents, businesses and schools on a variety of sustainability topics. She has given over 3,000 presentations to schools, neighborhood associations, community groups and businesses. She has assisted over 2,500 businesses with eco improvements. She has worked as a consultant for City of Redmond for 21 years on a range of programs. In June, 2017 she was certified as a Climate Reality Leader through Al Gore’s Climate Reality Corps. Outside of work, she plays bass and theremin and photographs wildlife.