Katie Drews | Eureka Recycling

Katie Drews is the Co-President and CEO of Eureka Recycling, a nonprofit, mission-driven organization committed to zero waste. As a recycling operator, Katie works to bring Eureka’s unique “perspective from the pile” to industry and environmental discussions, advocating for effective solutions and systemic changes rooted in strong policy. She also serves as the National Director for the Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling, where she works to challenge recycling myths, oppose false solutions, and drive meaningful reform in plastic production. Katie emphasizes shifting the focus from "Can we recycle?" to "Should we recycle?" Her work underscores that recycling is only a component of a larger strategy that should be focused on reduction and reuse to address the plastics crisis sustainably. Katie also serves on the board of Reuse Minnesota, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering and expanding reuse initiatives throughout the state. Katie holds both a BBA and MBA from Hamline University and brings her diverse experiences and a strong foundation of marketing and business strategy to her work.