GreenThinker DC was founded in 2019 to promote zero/low waste living in DC through education and support. Too much of our daily life revolves around disposable products and throwing stuff away. In reality there is no ‘away’ and our ever-growing pollution problem is harming both people and the planet. We strive to encourage individuals and organizations to learn more about and practice environmentally-friendly habits. GreenThinker DC hosts a weekly support group for those trying to reduce their waste and carbon footprint. We also have a directory of online and local zero/low waste resources, as well as a party supply library to borrow reusable dishes. We hope you will join us on this journey to promote sustainable alternatives to the wasteful status quo.

Board of Directors

Rini Saha, President and Founder

Rini Saha is the founder of GreenThinker DC. Its focus is to promote zero and low waste living in the DC area by teaching individuals and organizations to live more green. Rini spent most her professional career in secondary education. She spent 7 years as a special education teacher in various DC Schools. Rini’s passion for the environment came to her when she started to research recycling to teach her students. In her research she read some eye opening books, like Garbology, and Plastic- A Toxic Love Story. This started a slow journey to that led to a burning passion and a new calling. Rini is happy to join a movement of people who are trying to reduce their trash. Rini hopes GreenThinker DC will serve as resource for other like-minded people.

Sara Sierschula, Secretary

Sara is a software QA consultant based in Philadelphia, PA. Her background includes writing specifications and testing non-profit software applications. Sara is responsible for GreenThinker DC’s website implementation and maintenance. Her past volunteer work includes community outreach with Fair Districts PA, membership coordinator for Bouvier Community Garden, and two years of AmeriCorps service. She lives car- and meat-free in South Philly with her fiance, two cats, and lots of half-finished upcycle projects.

Marlyn Rodriguez, Treasurer

Marlyn is a mother of two, economist, and accidental environmentalist.  Never a fan of throwing away perfectly edible food, when she first came across the concept of zero waste (ie. maximum efficiency) she was hooked!  After reading Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson she started her journey to a less wasteful life.