KEVIN KUMALA

WHY HIM? Kevin is a co-founder and chief green officer of Avani, which produces sustainable, recyclable packaging, including compostable, biodegradable plasticlike bags made from cassava, cornstarch straws, sugarcane-fibre takeaway boxes and rain ponchos made from corn, soy and sunflower seeds. THE NEXT FRONTIER In 2017, Avani replaced nearly 1,000 tonnes of petroleum-based plastic with its compostable products and aims to double that number this year.