Ricky Phillips

“I love what I do because it can be equally putrid as it is philosophical.”

Ms. Phillips, a Planning TRUE Advisor (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) from Green Business Certification Inc. with seven years of consulting experience, applies common sense and critical thinking to help solve multi-stakeholder challenges in the solid waste management industry. She supports project outcomes that provide environmental benefits to the planet we share, energize local economies, and are anchored by inclusive diplomacy.

As a solid waste composition study enthusiast, her favorite part of her current position is training temporary labor staff to safely conduct waste material composition study research. She is energized by leading, motivating, and retaining her waste study teammates throughout the physically and mentally challenging process of sorting MSW and C&D materials. She enjoys working with others outside the industry, including individuals from hard-to-employ circumstances and Tribal communities.

Publications:

“MRF Technology – Uncovering Opportunities with Waste Material Assessments,” published in Waste Today (May 2025)

“The ‘eh’ Team: Finding Common Goals in Hockey and Solid Waste,” published in Waste Today. (October 2024)

“Commentary on the National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution as it Relates to Traditionally Marginalized Groups in the US,” published in Waste Today. (May 2023)

“Collaboration Cultivates Success for Food Waste Composting and Education Pilot Program,” published in Waste Today. (July 2022)

“A Welcome Letter to the Next Administration,” published in Waste Today. (December 2020)

“Greener Groceries: Solution or Pollution?” published in Waste Today. (October 2020)

“2020 Resolutions: Challenge Limits, Don’t Limit Challenges,” published in Waste Today. (January/February 2020)