Watch the video of Circular Thrift Founder and CEO Lisa Goldsand with Ragul Senthil discussing the environmental impact of Circular Thrift during a public discussion at the Bexley Public Library. In 2023, Lisa and Ragul partnered on a research project to track the potential impact of scaled reuse of clothing.
About the Presenters
Lisa Goldsand is the founder of Circular Thrift LLC, which champions sustainable consumption. Her start-up, focused first in Bexley, OH offers consumers a variety of convenient ways to scale the re-use of clothing. Solutions include publicly accessible clothing drop bins, community clothing swaps, pop-up thrift sales, and upcycle projects. Lisa’s goal is to raise awareness about consumption and to shift consumer behavior toward re-use instead of new purchases. Lisa lives in Bexley, OH, where she serves as chair of the city’s Environmental and Sustainability Action Committee.
Ragul Senthil is currently earning his Masters Degree at the Ohio State University in the field of Human Sciences. He has an extensive background in both academia and the textile industry, and specializes in sustainable and circular design in fashion and home textiles. His skillset includes developing high-quality technical textiles for top-tier clients, with a deep understanding of raw materials, embellishment techniques, and quality assurance. Ragul is dedicated to transforming the home textiles and apparel sector by leveraging insights in consumer behavior, post-consumer waste, retail and supply chain management, and environmental sustainability. He is committed to collaborating with others for a more sustainable and responsible industry.
