BINfluencer’s Mission
BINfluencer is dedicated to creating a sustainable future and a more circular economy by reducing landfill waste in Sioux Falls and the surrounding region.
We partner with public and private organizations to identify barriers, develop solutions, and provide comprehensive education that influences the community to reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink waste.
About BINfluencer
BINfluencer is the nonprofit arm of Millennium Recycling. While Millennnium provides key funding, logistics, and staffing support, BINfluencer operates independently, collaborating with other organizations to broaden its waste diversion efforts. BINfluencer’s outreach goes beyond recycling, incorporating diverse resources from the waste diversion community to educate and inspire action. We welcome new partners to join us in expanding our mission for a more sustainable future.
Our Story
Over the Years
2024
BINfluencer launched an educational trailer, now visiting schools and events across the region to promote waste diversion.
2022
The Ecomaniacs rebranded to “BINfluencer“, expanding the mission to unite organizations in all areas of waste diversion.
2020
With events across the community being cancelled during the pandemic, the strategic decision was made to pivot from event clean-up to focusing entirely on waste diversion education.
2014
“Trash Talkers” rebranded to “Ecomaniacs” to support other local non-profits and continue recycling education, funding over 2,200 volunteers working more than 1,100 hours to increase the average recycling rate at events from less than 25% in 2014 to 48% in 2019.
2010
After the Sioux Falls Green Project dissolved, Millennium Recycling, Inc. stepped in to sponsor the program and ensure it continued.
2009
Started as the Sioux Falls Green Project’s “Trash Talkers”, providing litter cleanup and recycling education at community events.
Meet Our
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Stephanie Gongopoulos
Treasurer
Jake Anderson
Vice President / Secretary
Troy Lambert
Members at Large
Angela Corbo Gier
Austin Claeys
Marissa Begley
Stacey McMahan
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