ABOUT US
We believe sustainability = success
OUR MISSION
We work for a world that is renewable, and human patterns of consumption mimic nature, where there is a natural circular balance of production and depletion that ensures our world will be protected for future generations.
OUR SERVICES
Using systems design, leadership, and strong ethics, we support environmentally conscious businesses to find sustainable solutions that arise from making sense of the chaos. We are a trusted partner using resourcefulness to find a way through challenges and guide companies to lasting success.
THE RESULTS
We deliver long term results, sustainable solutions, and innovative practices that transform companies.
We inspire people to achieve more and always work by our ethics and our integrity. We are trustworthy allies that will deliver results to ensure things get better.
I'm Sarah, founder and CEO, and an experienced environmental consultant. With over twelve years in the industry, I specialize in all facets of material management including permitting, facility operations, compliance, public relations, transportation & disposal and municipal collection programs.
I have always been fascinated by systems – how things work and why. My father started his environmental engineering firm when I was 5 years old so I had the opportunity to watch his business grow and evolve as the needs of the waste industry changed, too. When I was 16 I started working in the “repro” room – preparing 4 inch thick binders full of text, tabs, maps and folders for clients and regulators. As a family we would have thought provoking conversations about material management. We were raised to value honesty and hard-work.
I found my door into the environmental industry when I started working for a local industrial waste hauling company. I helped to grow their local B2B customer base and launch their residential waste services division. It was a great experience that inspired a few different business ideas. Before carrying them out, I decided to hold-off on launching the business and pursue an MBA. Upon graduation, which was more of a confidence boost than anything, I had 3 different business plans prepared to present to investors.
My passion was solving the “paint problem” in New York State. So, I raised funds and launched Olive Ridley in 2017. I had the opportunity to work with brilliant minds all over the continent. The paint business has taken a back-seat to other projects Other endeavors since then include municipal recycling program feasibility studies and for privately held companies - market research, product launch, systems design, asset management, operations management and accounting services.
My current professional and business affiliations include Launch NY; Canisius Women’s Business Center; UB NYSERDA Directed Energy Program; WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable; Product Stewardship Institute; and U.S. Green Building Council.
I hold an MBA from Canisius College and a B.A. in Communication Design from SUNY Buffalo.
MEET SARAH
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Sarah Hrywnak
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