2025 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 23-25, 2025 | Seattle, WA
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Jade Monroe
Lead, Washington Center for Sustainable Food Management
Department of Ecology
Bio:
Jade Monroe is the Lead for the Washington Center for Sustainable Food Management (Food Center) at the Department of Ecology. With a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Natural Resource Management from North Dakota State University, Jade's research on resilient systems earned both local and international recognition. In her role at Ecology, she leads the dynamic and dedicated Food Center team, driving efforts to raise education and awareness around sustainable food practices. Jade is also instrumental in the implementation of the Use Food Well Washington Plan, a key initiative aimed at achieving Washington's 2030 food waste reduction goals. Outside of her professional work, Jade enjoys exploring delicious foods with family and friends and performing with her band in Tacoma, Washington.
Schedule
Wednesday, June 25
9:00am - 10:15am
[Mainstage Session III] From Emerald to Evergreen: Food Waste Wins in Seattle and Washington State
Welcome to Seattle, “the Emerald City”! This forward-thinking city is a leader when it comes to food waste reduction—for nearly a decade, it’s had an organic waste disposal ban that keeps food out of landfill, and it’s also home to pioneers like Starbucks and Safeway that are setting the bar for food donation. This session highlights policies and best practices in Seattle and Washington, exploring what’s gone well, what still needs to happen, and what can be scaled across the country.