Genevieve Abedon

Plastics & Petrochemicals Coordinator

As As You Sow's Plastics & Petrochemicals Coordinator, Genevieve engaged with petrochemical sector companies on projected demand growth/reduction, transition away from virgin polymer use, and reduction in production of resins that become single use plastics. 

Prior to joining As You Sow, Genevieve was a Policy Associate in Sacramento, CA working on statewide policies to reduce plastic pollution, with an emphasis on upstream solutions including source reduction and transitioning to reuse. Her journey began with a plastic awakening while traveling in South America, and then sailing across the North Atlantic Ocean studying microplastic pollution.

Genevieve received her B. S. in Animal Science from the University of Vermont and completed one year of Veterinary School at the University of California, Davis before deciding to change course to environmental work.