The Plastic Pollution Solution

Cooper Bayliss, better known as Coop, has worked in the packaging industry since 1987 as the CEO/president of two packaging companies, United Distributors Inc. and GlobalFlex. Coop’s passion for the environment, knowledge of plastics, and global business partners led to the creation of ErthCycle. As co-creator and co-founder, Coop’s singular goal is to find, create, and introduce any and all viable solutions to the climate crisis that can help bring a clean, safe future to our planet. Coop is also a semi-retired professional singer-songwriter and musician. When the daily challenges of climate change occasionally become too intense, he has his music to turn to for peace and balance.

SUSTAINABILITY TIP: EVEN THE SMALLEST EFFORT CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. LITTLE THINGS TURN INTO BIG THINGS AND ONE PERSON CAN BECOME ALL PEOPLE. BE THE CHANGE!

Jerry has been in the packaging manufacturing business since 2006. Educated at City University in London, followed by his 16 years of experience in running numerous manufacturing facilities in China, Jerry’s business and plastics expertise are renowned. Jerry’s shared passion for the environment and 16-year business and personal relationship with Coop led to his initial development of ErthCycle. As co-creator and co-founder of ErthCycle, Jerry continues his work toward a cleaner planet. He is driven by his love of his children and family and his belief in the possibility of a cleaner environment.

SUSTAINABILITY TIP: ERTHCYCLE HELPS MAKE US GREENER AND CREATES A FUTURE FOR HUMANITY.

Dana has managed international finance and logistics for over 20 years, starting as a co-business owner with the company GlobalFlex. Adding her legal background and passion for the environment, she brings strong levity and knowledge of the global market to the ErthCycle team. Dana grew up on the beaches of Laguna Beach, CA, and at a very young age, discovered her passion for all things ocean, both in and out of the water. She has been a long-standing supporter of multiple environmental foundations and organizations and is extremely excited to be a part of the ErthCycle team. Dana’s perfect day? Morning yoga or hiking with her daughter, riding waves or paddle boarding, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog, Bowie.

SUSTAINABILITY TIP: BE MINDFUL OF YOUR DAILY ACTIONS AND DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE POSITIVE IMPACT YOU CAN MAKE BY CREATING NEW OR BETTER HABITS. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, BUT IT IS USELESS WITHOUT ACTION.

Paige fell in love with ErthCycle in her friend’s backyard at 1:00 a.m. on a random Thursday as she drilled Coop with questions about the product around a firepit. Ever since that fateful night, Paige has been bursting with passion for this product and the desire to bring ErthCycle into the sustainability sphere. She has quickly learned and absorbed all things ErthCycle, and she cannot wait to share it with the world. She takes care of all of the front-end stuff – socials, marketing, blogging, PR, etc. She’s used to wearing many hats and enjoys keeping on her toes. She earned her BA in English and has discovered her passion for writing about intersectional sustainability, educating others about the climate crisis, and informing people of the actions we can take as individuals. She’s also a big fan of her cats, Gnocchi, Rigatoni, and Cheese (oh yeah), hoarding glass jars, shopping secondhand, and cooking. Oh, and eating – can’t forget eating.

Sustainability Tip: One of my favorite ways to reduce food waste (and get a bang for your buck) is to collect food scraps in your freezer and then make your own stock/bone broth!

Christina started her web design business at the height of COVID-19 when everything was shut down. She was inspired by other young entrepreneurs to take a leap of faith and leave her stable job to pursue her passion. Almost two years later, she has designed close to 30 brands and websites for people all over the country. When she was approached by ErthCycle to come on board as their brand designer, she knew it was the perfect fit. When she’s not working away on her laptop, you can find Christina managing a spin + yoga studio in Arizona.

SUSTAINABILITY TIP: TRY THRIFTING BEFORE BUYING NEW. YOU CAN FIND REALLY HIGH QUALITY, UNIQUE PIECES AT SECOND-HAND STORES AND GIVE THEM A NEW LIFE IN YOUR OWN HOME!