Shane Harker is a tenacious entrepreneur, environmentalist, and waste management visionary dedicated to diverting 1 billion tonnes of waste from landfill. Before founding Rethink Resource, Canada’s leading waste diversion company, Shane served as a senior District Operations Manager for a major waste management corporation. This propelled him to abandon the status quo and become an expert in the field of waste diversion and is leading innovative practices in the food, restaurant, and film sectors. Today, as President & Founder of Rethink Resource, Shane advocates for circular economies, reimagining waste as a resource, and implementing practical, cost-effective strategies for sustainable business practices. After leading Rethink Resource through Net Carbon ZERO scope 1 and scope 2 emissions they are working on scope 3 and are big advocates of EV’s and Net Carbon ZERO.  Through Rethink Resource, Shane educates and empowers individuals and organizations to make informed decisions about waste diversion, fostering environmental stewardship and circular economies. Shane’s accomplishments include initiatives that reduce waste while benefiting both the environment and businesses' financial bottom line. He is committed to leveraging innovation and technology to drive measurable impact and transform waste management practices. With a relentless drive to create a sustainable future for all, Shane Harker continues to lead the charge towards zero waste goals, inspiring positive change in the waste management industry and beyond.