Sarah Beth Gleeson is a co founder of Baleena, a company that creates next-gen filtration devices that tackle microplastic fiber pollution in the fashion supply chain. Baleena's filter technology integrates into household washing machines, capturing harmful microplastic fibers during each cycle. The company is currently targeting young, environmentally-conscious consumers through direct-to-consumer hardware sales. Baleena's first corporate partner pilot is with apparel company Arc'teryx. Baleena will test its filters in Arc'teryx's repair and service centers where the company runs laundry 24/7. Baleena recently closed a $460,000 pre-seed round and has collaborated with organizations like Patagonia, Ocean Wise, 5 Gyres, Plastic Pollution Coalition and Big Blue Ocean Cleanup. Forbes.com
Sarah Beth Gleeson is a 2018 graduate of SCAPA Lafayette as a Ballet major. She also participated in choir.
Sarah Beth Gleeson is a 2018 graduate of SCAPA Lafayette as a Ballet major. She also participated in choir.
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