Shaping the Future: RRS 30 Under 30 Honorees
RRS Consultants Isabelle Borkowski and Keira Higgins Named 30 Under 30
At RRS, our team embodies our values every day, driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and committed to building a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.
That’s why we are thrilled to share that two of our consultants, Isabelle Borkowski and Keira Higgins, have been recognized in Recycling Today and ReMA’s 2025 30 Under 30 awards program, honoring young professionals shaping the future of the recycled materials industry.
Isabelle Borkowski: Making Policy Actionable
“Isabelle has a rare ability to take complex policy landscapes and make them clear and actionable for clients and partners. Her thoughtful leadership and collaborative approach make her an invaluable part of our team, and I’m thrilled to see her recognized among the industry’s rising leaders”
— Catherine Goodall, RRS Managing Principal
Isabelle has a gift for turning complicated recycling and packaging policies into tools that clients can actually use. She’s helped national organizations and state governments understand how new extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws will affect them—designing decision trees, briefing matrices, and policy landscapes that simplify the complexities of legislation.
Her work with groups like the Carton Council and the Poly Coated Paper Alliance has guided industry-wide discussions on recycled content, market development, and infrastructure investment. Clients know Isabelle not just for her analysis, but for her collaborative approach—ensuring stakeholders walk away with clarity and direction.
Living Our Values
Isabelle and Keira represent the very best of RRS. They are proactive self-starters who create opportunities rather than wait for them, collaborators who make space for all voices, and leaders with integrity who keep clients’ needs at the center of every solution.
Their recognition in this year’s 30 Under 30 isn’t just about individual achievement—it’s a reflection of how our team lives our values together, as employee-owners working toward a waste-free future.
We couldn’t be prouder of Isabelle and Keira, and we invite you to join us in celebrating their well-deserved recognition.
Keira Higgins: Catalyzing Circular Economy Solutions
Keira thrives where innovation and collaboration meet. As a driving force behind NextCycle, she’s helped entrepreneurs, investors, and governments come together to launch projects that strengthen recycling infrastructure and spark new end markets.
From supporting statewide challenges that identify investable recycling ideas to helping communities find practical pathways for waste diversion, Keira’s work embodies RRS’s belief that collaboration powers innovation. Her engineering background and lifelong passion for sustainability give her the ability to bridge technical detail with visionary solutions.
"Keira brings an incredible mix of technical expertise and creativity to every project. Her work on NextCycle has helped transform ideas into real-world solutions that grow recycling markets and strengthen the circular economy. This recognition is so well deserved.”
- Resa Dimino, RRS Managing Principal
Celebrating as Employee-Owners
As an employee-owned company, every recognition of our team members is a win for all of us. Isabelle and Keira’s accomplishments reflect the pride, accountability, and entrepreneurial spirit that come with ownership. Their success is a reminder that when each of us invests in our work and one another, we all share in the impact. This recognition is not only theirs; it’s a celebration of what we can achieve together as an employee-owned team building a more sustainable future.
