Orange County Circular Innovation Hub — Kickoff Evening
Join us for the launch of the OC Circular Innovation Hub (OCCI)—a new tailored community platform turning climate interest into real-world action.
Hosted by recurvence and Earth Boutique at Cove Laguna, this intimate evening brings together Orange County’s innovators, businesses, designers, students, and curious community members to connect around solutions for a more circular future.
The kickoff event will spotlight sustainable packaging and innovative material solutions, featuring conversations with people working where design, innovation, and climate action meet.
Join a growing community advancing circularity, collaboration, and practical solutions across the region, and connect with the people shaping circular future.
*We encourage you to bring your own cup to help reduce waste — light bites and beverages will be provided.
Note on Capacity: To maintain an intimate setting and ensure highly constructive conversations, space is strictly limited. Please register early to secure your spot in this focused, collaborative environment.
The Program
The evening opens with an introduction to OCCI's vision for the region, followed by engaging keynotes and conversations:
Session Facilitator: Mona Kananian (Sustainability Researcher, UC Irvine) Setting the stage on how local governance and community initiatives can build resilient, circular economies.
Navigating SB54 & Eco-Design: Amandine Richard & Alexandra Farah (Co-Founders, recurvence) What California's landmark packaging legislation means for businesses today, and how source reduction targets are reshaping the industry.
Solving the Soft Plastic Problem: Matthew Clough (Executive Director, Plastic Beach) How Plastic Beach built a scalable blueprint to keep hard-to-recycle soft plastics out of landfills—diverting 120+ tons and counting!
Ocean-Centered Circularity: Hanako Boulangeat (Founder & CEO, Earth Boutique) How circular design, responsible production, and conscious hospitality can stop plastic waste at the source and protect our marine ecosystems.
Open Networking: Following the talks, stick around to connect and collaborate with fellow sustainability advocates!
Who should come?
This event is for anyone drawn to circular economy, sustainable packaging, waste reduction, or climate solutions — whether you're a business navigating SB54, a designer rethinking materials, a student exploring this field, a sustainability professional, or simply curious about what a circular future looks like. All backgrounds and levels of knowledge welcome.
About OCCI Hub
OCCI (Orange County Circular Innovation) Hub is a platform where Circular Meets Community — powered by the partnership of recurvence × Earth Boutique. Our mission is to educate Orange County with a clear vision of a new economy and to enable public-private partnerships through a series of speaker events and workshops curated by OCCI's founding members.
The goal: support local circular initiatives, spotlight innovation, and enable new ones.
By registering for this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken and used for event and promotional purposes.
Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to 72 hours prior to the event start time.