Innovation & Technology

Recyclebank CEO to Speak at The Wall Street Journal’s ECO:nomics Conference

Participating executives discuss innovation in the clean tech marketplace
Mar 21, 2013 10:05 AM ET
Campaign: Events

SANTA BARBARA, Cailf., March 21, 2013/3BL Media/ — Recyclebank® CEO Jonathan K. Hsu will be a featured panel participant at The Wall Street Journal’s ECO:nomics Conference today, in Santa Barbara, Calif. This is Hsu’s second time participating in the session titled, “Uncovering the Next Big Thing.” To align with the mission of ECO:nomics 2013, Hsu will discuss the outlook for clean tech companies and Recyclebank’s innovative technology.

Hsu will serve as one of eight panelists during the session, all of whom represent companies that have made The Wall Street Journal’s top 10 list of The Next Big Thing in Clean Tech; Recyclebank topped the list in 2011 and 2012. The panelists have been asked to present elevator pitches for their respective companies; at the end of the session, conference participants will vote for the company most worthy of investment.

As the premier event on business and the environment, the ECO:nomics Conference will drive lively, thought-provoking discussions with the goal of sparking debate, challenging conventional thinking and unleashing new perspectives in the pursuit of real solutions. For more information on the conference, please visit: http://economics.wsj.com/. The details for the panel discussion are as follows:

Who:

   Panelists

  • Jonathan K. Hsu, chief executive officer, Recyclebank
  • Sam Arditi, chief executive officer, Tigo Energy
  • Tjerk de Ruiter, chairman and chief executive officer, LS9
  • Barry Evans, chief executive officer, Calxeda
  • Atul Kapadia, chairman and chief executive officer, Envia Systems
  • Alex Laskey, president, Opower
  • Rodrigo J. Prudencio, chief executive officer, Hara
  • Sonny Wu, chairman and acting chief executive officer, Boston-Power

     Interviewers

  • John Bussey, assistant managing editor and executive business editor, The Wall Street Journal
  • Alan Murray, senior contributing editor, The Wall Street Journal

What:   “Uncovering the Next Big Thing” panel discussion

Where:  ECO:nomics Conference at the Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara, Calif.

When:   Thursday, March 21, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. PST

ABOUT Recyclebank

Recyclebank helps create a more sustainable future by rewarding people for taking everyday green actions with discounts and deals from more than 4,000 local businesses and national brands. Through its online platform and partnerships with municipalities, haulers, small businesses and corporate brands, Recyclebank empowers individuals to make a collective impact on the environment by increasing household recycling and taking other environmentally-friendly actions. A Certified B Corporation, Recyclebank has been recognized as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, a Champion of the Earth by the United Nations Environment Program and for Outstanding Excellence in Public/Private Partnerships from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Recyclebank is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit www.Recyclebank.com.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS

Elissa Davis | The Bateman Group for Recyclebank

(718) 355-8722| recyclebank@bateman-group.com

 

Jeff Harse | Recyclebank

(212) 659-6491 | jharse@recyclebank.com