S2E6: Innovating for impact in the circular economy

How can over 100 years of history meet cutting-edge innovation?

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is showing the way. In this episode, Libby Johnson McKee, CEO and President of Evergreen Goodwill, shares how her team is redefining the circular economy through forward-thinking logistics, local recycling partnerships, and innovative reuse strategies. Learn how Evergreen Goodwill keeps 89 million pounds of items – close to 75% of all donations – out of landfills, with proceeds fueling job training and education programs that address growing needs for digital literacy and digital equity in Washington communities.

We’ll also explore how Amazon Business helps power their operations, from tackling transportation challenges with Business Prime to supporting the new Georgetown facility's logistics hub. Libby discusses how technology, sustainability, and community impact go hand in hand, and why people remain at the heart of Goodwill’s mission: “People, Planet, Purpose.”

If you enjoyed this episode, follow the Smart Business Buying Podcast to stay up to date.