Cleo
Escarez
Founder/CEO at Redyoos
"Turning Waste Into Power: A Women‑Led Tech Movement Using Urban Mining to Transform Jewelry Into a Climate Solution"
"Turning Waste Into Power: A Women‑Led Tech Movement Using Urban Mining to Transform Jewelry Into a Climate Solution"
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Session: Turning Waste Into Power: A Women‑Led Tech Movement Using Urban Mining to Transform Jewelry Into a Climate Solution
This talk reveals how I founded my startup: Redyoos, that is turning urban mining into a force for climate action and a foundational engine for the AI and clean‑tech revolution. By reclaiming critical minerals already circulating in our cities, urban mining becomes more than a sustainability strategy—it becomes the literal conduit that powers next‑generation technologies, from AI hardware to renewable energy systems. This talk explores how exposing hidden environmental costs, redesigning supply chains, and mobilizing women‑led innovation can shift jewelry from a climate problem to a climate solution while fueling the broader technological transformation the world urgently needs.Key Takeaways
- How urban mining turns existing waste streams into a powerful climate solution—and why it matters for the future of tech.
- Practical ways to turn personal values into leadership action, helping build a more just and sustainable world.
- Why women in tech are uniquely positioned to lead the shift from linear extraction to circular, climate‑positive systems.
- A new way of seeing the materials around us, recognizing how everyday choices can shift entire systems toward circularity
- The confidence to lead boldly, understanding how women in tech can spark movements, not just manage projects.
Bio
2025 Earthshot Prize Award nominee, Cleo Escarez, is a leader in sustainable fashion and accessories. As the founder of Redyoos, she is revolutionizing jewelry production through circular economy principles, bridging the jewelry industry with clean technology. With extensive experience in business strategy, including leadership roles at Starbucks, Williams Sonoma, and Gap Inc., Cleo previously served as COO of Boma Jewelry, overseeing its ethical, sustainable operations. Passionate about driving positive change, she is committed to minimizing waste and promoting responsible consumption.